agroclavine
Sign in to saveAlso known as (5R,10R)-agroclavine, (-)-agroclavine, (6aR,10aR)-7,9-dimethyl-4,6,6a,7,8,10a-hexahydroindolo[4,3-fg]quinoline, 8,9-didehydro-6,8-dimethylergoline
Agroclavine belongs to the group of ergot alkaloids, which also includes ergotamine. Historically, the main use of agroclavine was in the synthesis of ergot-based drugs; agroclavine can be oxidized to elymoclavine, which then undergoes further processing.
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Agroclavine belongs to the group of ergot alkaloids, which also includes ergotamine. Historically, the main use of agroclavine was in the synthesis of ergot-based drugs; agroclavine can be oxidized to elymoclavine, which then undergoes further processing.
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