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 (±)-Salsoline | |
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| IUPAC name 6-Hydroxy-7-methoxy-1-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline | |
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| C11H15NO2 | |
| Molar mass | 193.246 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | White or almost white crystalline powder |
| Density | 1.106 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 217-219 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in chloroform; slightly soluble in water, benzene |
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Main hazards | May cause allergic reaction. Avoid contact with eyes
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| Flash point | 157.4 °C (315.3 °F; 430.5 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Salsoline is atetrahydroisoquinolinealkaloid found in some plants of the genusSalsola. Salsoline is the monomethylated metabolite ofsalsolinol which has been thought to contribute toParkinson's disease.[medical citation needed] Also, this has been tied to the neuropathology of chronic alcoholism.[1]
Some examples of compounds that are similar to salsoline includesalsolinol,isosalsoline,norsalsolinol, andcarboxysalsolinol.
These types of compounds are able to undergo addition reactions in which additions can happen to the nitrogenous ring.[citation needed] Also, it is possible for the ring to break open. In the presence of NaBH4 or H2SO4, this structure may be able to undergo carbonyl chemistry,[dubious –discuss] if present, and other reactions, such as substitution. Salsoline is a derivative ofdopamine,[2] meaning it is able to function in the brain like dopamine.[medical citation needed]
Salsoline has been detected in areas of the brain that are highest in concentration with dopamine. It has been found in the frontal cortex, basal ganglia, and hypothalamus.[2] However, there are two enantiomers, (R) and (S), and are not treated similarly in this case. The (R) and (S) enantiomers are abundant in human plasma,[citation needed] but these configurations are recognized by different machinery in the cell. Parkinson's disease is a neurotoxic disease in which the concentration of this compound is significantly increased in the cerebrospinal fluid.[citation needed] Therefore, the patients who are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease are likely found to have had these derivatives present.[citation needed]
In lab, it has become increasingly popular to try and protect the neurons from such an environment. The derivative is able to be synthesized in areas of the brain, and it is possible to now try and target these areas to influence against the build up of these toxins. Studies have shown that high levels of salsoline increase concentrations of cerebrospinal fluid in alcoholic patients.[clarification needed] It has been noted that there has been a build up of salsoline in fluid in the case of Parkinson's Disease. There are several sources that have pointed toward the conclusion that salsoline has been linked with alcoholism and intoxication.[1]
