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(-)-secologanin

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Also known as methyl (2S,3R,4S)-4-(formylmethyl)-2-(beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-3,4-dihydro-3-vinyl-2H-pyran-5-carboxylate, secologanin

Secologanin is a secoiridoid monoterpene synthesized from geranyl pyrophosphate in the mevalonate pathway. Secologanin then proceeds with dopamine or tryptamine to form ipecac and terpene indole alkaloids, respectively.

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Secologanin is a secoiridoid monoterpene synthesized from geranyl pyrophosphate in the mevalonate pathway. Secologanin then proceeds with dopamine or tryptamine to form ipecac and terpene indole alkaloids, respectively.

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