Mesembrine, mesembrinol, mesembrinone, tortuosamine



Formula of Mesembrine

I.U.P.A.C (3aR,7aR)-3a-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-2,3,4,5,7,7a-hexahydroindol-6-one



Formula of Mesembrenol

I.U.P.A.C (3aR,6S,7aS)-3a-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-3,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-2H-indol-6-ol



Formula of Mesembrenone

I.U.P.A.C (3aR,7aS)-3a-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-2,3,7,7a-tetrahydroindol-6-one



Formula of Tortuosamine

I.U.P.A.C 2-[(6S)-6-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-7,8-dihydro-5H-quinolin-6-yl]-N-methylethanamine

Properties

They are used as narcotics, hypnotics, aphrodisiacs, euphorics, ecstatics, sedatives, as well as for mild hallucinogenic experiences.

Occurrence

These substances are present in the Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum):