Abstract

Eight alkaloids have been identified from fresh leaves of Crinum erubescens (Amaryllidaceae) collected in Costa Rica. The alkaloid 1-epidemethylbowdensine, detected by means of GC MS as part of a global Amaryllidaceae Phytochemical Program, is reported for the first time and completely characterized by physical and spectroscopic methods. The absolute configuration of this compound is also reported. (C) 2015 The Authors. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V.