Compound Monograph

Magnocurarine

A quaternary benzylisoquinoline alkaloid from Magnolia bark with a curare-like neuromuscular-blocking action, making it potentially toxic in quantity.

Classification

Magnocurarine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.

Where Does It Come From? (2)

Magnocurarine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Abuta and Magnolia.