Mitragynine vs Speciociliatine
Mitragynine and speciociliatine are two monoterpenoid indole alkaloids of Mitragyna speciosa that share the molecular formula C23H30N2O4 and the same indole scaffold. They are diastereomers, differing in stereochemistry at the C-3 position; mitragynine is the predominant leaf alkaloid and speciociliatine is a minor one.
Side by side
| Property | Mitragynine | Speciociliatine |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C23H30N2O4 | C23H30N2O4 |
| Chemical class | Monoterpenoid indole alkaloid | Monoterpenoid indole alkaloid |
| Relationship | Parent alkaloid | C-3 diastereomer of mitragynine |
| Natural abundance | Predominant | Minor |
| Occurs in | Mitragyna speciosa leaf | Mitragyna speciosa leaf |
What is the difference between mitragynine and speciociliatine?
Mitragynine and speciociliatine are diastereomers: they share the molecular formula C23H30N2O4 and the same indole scaffold, and differ in stereochemistry at the C-3 position. Mitragynine is the predominant alkaloid in the leaf, while speciociliatine occurs as a minor alkaloid.
Do mitragynine and speciociliatine have the same molecular formula?
Yes. Both mitragynine and speciociliatine have the molecular formula C23H30N2O4; they are stereoisomers that share the same atoms in a different spatial arrangement.
Which is more abundant in kratom?
Mitragynine is consistently reported as the most abundant alkaloid in the leaf alkaloid fraction of Mitragyna speciosa, while speciociliatine is one of the minor alkaloids.
How are mitragynine and speciociliatine told apart?
Because they are diastereomers with the identical molecular formula, they are distinguished analytically by chromatographic separation and spectroscopic analysis of the leaf alkaloid fraction.
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In tablet form
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This page describes chemical structure and natural occurrence only.