Saifine and N-methylleuconolam, New Indole Alkaloids from Rhazya Stricta

Abstract A novel alkaloid “saifine” having an aspidosperma- type skeleton has been isolated from the roots of Rhazya stricta, along with N-methylleuconolam, a new rhazinilam type indole alkaloid. The structures of the alkaloids were established on the basis of spectroscopic studies.