Basic Info

Common NameAlcuronium(F04810)
2D Structure
Description

Alcuronium is a type of curare, a plant toxin known for its use as paralyzing arrow poison by South American indigenous people. It can be extracted from a variety of plants, including Strychnos toxifera and Chondrodendron tomentosum. Curares are active only by an injection. They are harmless if taken orally because curare compounds are too large and too highly charged to pass through the lining of the digestive tract to be absorbed into the blood. (L1256)

FRCD IDF04810
CAS Number23214-96-2
PubChem CID5360723
FormulaC44H50N4O2+2
IUPAC Name

None

InChI Key

MUQUYTSLDVKIOF-QYEPVUAVSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C44H50N4O2/c1-3-17-47-19-15-43-35-9-5-7-11-37(35)45-26-34-32-24-40-44(16-20-48(40,18-4-2)28-30(32)14-22-50)36-10-6-8-12-38(36)46(42(34)44)25-33(41(43)45)31(23-39(43)47)29(27-47)13-21-49/h3-14,25-26,31-32,39-42,49-50H,1-2,15-24,27-28H2/q+2/b29-13?,30-14?,33-25-,34-26+/t31-,32-,39-,40-,41?,42?,43+,44+,47-,48-/m0/s1

Canonical SMILES

C=CC[N+]12CCC34C1CC(C(=CCO)C2)C5=CN6C7C(=CN(C53)C8=CC=CC=C48)C9CC1C7(CC[N+]1(CC9=CCO)CC=C)C1=CC=CC=C16

Isomeric SMILES

C=CC[N@@+]12CC[C@@]34[C@@H]1C[C@@H](C(=CCO)C2)/C/5=C\N6C7/C(=C\N(C53)C8=CC=CC=C48)/[C@H]9C[C@H]1[C@@]7(CC[N@+]1(CC9=CCO)CC=C)C1=CC=CC=C16

Synonyms
        
            Toxiferine, 4,4'-didemethyl-4,4'-di-2-propenyl-
        
            Alcuronium
        
            Dialferine
        
            Allnortoxiferine
        
            Alcuronium kation
        
            Nortoxiferinium, N,N'-diallyl-
        
            BRN 4101239
        
            Toxiferine I, 4,4'-didemethyl-4,4'-di-2-propenyl-
        
            C44H50N4O2
        
            LS-97484
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Plant Toxin
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassAlkaloids and derivatives
ClassStrychnos alkaloids
SubclassNot available
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentStrychnos alkaloids
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
SubstituentsStrychnan skeleton - Akuammicine-skeleton - Curan skeleton - Stemmadenine-skeleton - Carbazole - Indole or derivatives - Indolizidine - Tertiary aliphatic/aromatic amine - Aralkylamine - Benzenoid - N-alkylpyrrolidine - Piperidine - Tetraalkylammonium salt - Quaternary ammonium salt - Pyrrolidine - Tertiary amine - Organoheterocyclic compound - Azacycle - Allylamine - Enamine - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic nitrogen compound - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Amine - Alcohol - Primary alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Organic cation - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as strychnos alkaloids. These are alkaloids having a core structure based on the strychnan, stemmadenine (seco-curan), or the akuammicine (curan) skeleton.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight666.91
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count6
Complexity1510
Monoisotopic Mass666.393
Exact Mass666.393
XLogP3.1
Formal Charge2
Heavy Atom Count50
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count8
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count2
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count2
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count2
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

Targets

General Function:
Ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA1
Uniprot ID:
P02708
Molecular Weight:
54545.235 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNB1
Uniprot ID:
P11230
Molecular Weight:
56697.9 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity
Specific Function:
The muscarinic acetylcholine receptor mediates various cellular responses, including inhibition of adenylate cyclase, breakdown of phosphoinositides and modulation of potassium channels through the action of G proteins. Primary transducing effect is inhibition of adenylate cyclase.
Gene Name:
CHRM4
Uniprot ID:
P08173
Molecular Weight:
53048.65 Da
References
  1. Lanzafame AA, Sexton PM, Christopoulos A: Interaction studies of multiple binding sites on m4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. Mol Pharmacol. 2006 Aug;70(2):736-46. Epub 2006 May 18. [16709648 ]
General Function:
Drug binding
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA2
Uniprot ID:
Q15822
Molecular Weight:
59764.82 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA3
Uniprot ID:
P32297
Molecular Weight:
57479.54 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane permeable to sodium ions.
Gene Name:
CHRNA4
Uniprot ID:
P43681
Molecular Weight:
69956.47 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA5
Uniprot ID:
P30532
Molecular Weight:
53053.965 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Acetylcholine-activated cation-selective channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNA6
Uniprot ID:
Q15825
Molecular Weight:
56897.745 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Toxic substance binding
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. The channel is blocked by alpha-bungarotoxin.
Gene Name:
CHRNA7
Uniprot ID:
P36544
Molecular Weight:
56448.925 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Calcium channel activity
Specific Function:
Ionotropic receptor with a probable role in the modulation of auditory stimuli. Agonist binding induces a conformation change that leads to the opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane (PubMed:11752216, PubMed:25282151). The channel is permeable to a range of divalent cations including calcium, the influx of which may activate a potassium current which hyperpolarizes the cell membrane (PubMed:11752216, PubMed:25282151). In the ear, this may lead to a reduction in basilar membrane motion, altering the activity of auditory nerve fibers and reducing the range of dynamic hearing. This may protect against acoustic trauma. May also regulate keratinocyte adhesion (PubMed:11021840).
Gene Name:
CHRNA9
Uniprot ID:
Q9UGM1
Molecular Weight:
54806.63 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane permeable to sodiun ions.
Gene Name:
CHRNB2
Uniprot ID:
P17787
Molecular Weight:
57018.575 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Drug binding
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNB3
Uniprot ID:
Q05901
Molecular Weight:
52728.215 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Cation transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNE
Uniprot ID:
Q04844
Molecular Weight:
54696.54 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Acetylcholine-activated cation-selective channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRND
Uniprot ID:
Q07001
Molecular Weight:
58894.55 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNG
Uniprot ID:
P07510
Molecular Weight:
57882.8 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Receptor binding
Specific Function:
Ionotropic receptor with a probable role in the modulation of auditory stimuli. Agonist binding may induce an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. The channel is permeable to a range of divalent cations including calcium, the influx of which may activate a potassium current which hyperpolarizes the cell membrane. In the ear, this may lead to a reduction in basilar membrane motion, altering the activity of auditory nerve fibers and reducing the range of dynamic hearing. This may protect against acoustic trauma.
Gene Name:
CHRNA10
Uniprot ID:
Q9GZZ6
Molecular Weight:
49704.295 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare
General Function:
Ligand-gated ion channel activity
Specific Function:
After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane.
Gene Name:
CHRNB4
Uniprot ID:
P30926
Molecular Weight:
56378.985 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Curare is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that acts as a competitive antagonist at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Curare. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curare