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The synthesis of harmonine, a defense alkaloid from the harlequin ladybird is reported by three different routes. The preparation of several new analogs with the same molecular weight and the decoration of gold nanoparticles with harmonines are also part of the present communication.

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Published inRSC advances Vol. 4; no. 58; pp. 30923 - 30926
Main Authors Chandra Philkhana, Satish, Dhasaiyan, Prabhu, Prasad, BLV, Reddy, DSrinivasa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2014
Subjects
Alkaloids
Analogs
Beetles
Chemical weapons
Gold
Molecular weight
Nanoparticles
Synthesis
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Summary:The synthesis of harmonine, a defense alkaloid from the harlequin ladybird is reported by three different routes. The preparation of several new analogs with the same molecular weight and the decoration of gold nanoparticles with harmonines are also part of the present communication.
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ISSN:2046-2069
2046-2069
DOI:10.1039/c4ra05859c