Vincamine

Vincamine is a monoterpenoid indole alkaloid found in the leaves of Vinca minor (lesser periwinkle), comprising about 25-65% of its indole alkaloids by weight. It can also be synthesized from related alkaloids.[1]

Vincamine
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Trade namesOxybral SR
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FormulaC21H26N2O3
Molar mass354.450 g·mol−1
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Uses

Vincamine is sold in Europe as a prescription medicine for the treatment of primary degenerative and vascular dementia. In the United States, it is permitted to be sold as a dietary supplement when labeled for use in adults for six months or less.[2] Most common preparations are in the sustained release tablet forms.

Synthesis

Tabersonine can be used for semi-synthesis of vincamine.[3]

Derivatives

Vinpocetine is a synthetic derivative of vincamine.[4]

Research

It may have nootropic effects.[3]

References

  1. "Indole Alkaloids". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry (Fifth ed.). Wiley-VCH. 1985. p. 393. ISBN 3-527-20100-9.
  2. "Summary of Data for Chemical Selection: Vincamine" (PDF). National Toxicology Program. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  3. Leeuwenberg AJ (1985). "Voacanga, (Apocynaceae), a review of taxonomy, phytochemistry, ethnobotany and pharmacology". Agricultural University Wageningen papers. 85 (3). ISSN 0169-345X.
  4. "Vinpocetine in Dietary Supplements". FDA. 2019-06-03.
  • "Vincamine MSDS" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
  • Chemical Selection Working Group. "Vincamine - 1617-90-9" (PDF). Summary of Data for Chemical Selection. NIH - United States National Institutes of Health. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2011-10-21. Retrieved 2007-04-23.
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