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N-Methylephedrine
Introduction
Overview
Overview
N-Methylephedrine is a derivative of ephedrine. It has been isolated from Ephedra distachya.[1]
In organic chemistry, N-methylephedrine is used as a resolving agent and as a precursor to chiral supporting electrolytes, phase-transfer catalysts, and reducing agents.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Smith (1927). “CCLXX. l-Methylephedrine, an alkaloid from Ephedra species”. J. Chem. Soc.: 2056. doi:10.1039/jr9270002056.
- ↑ (1R,2S)-(−)-N-Methylephedrine at Sigma-Aldrich
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