Azocine is a
heterocyclic
A heterocyclic compound or ring structure is a cyclic compound that has atoms of at least two different elements as members of its ring(s). Heterocyclic organic chemistry is the branch of organic chemistry dealing with the synthesis, proper ...
organic compound
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with the molecular formula C
7H
7N. It consists of an
unsaturated eight-membered ring having seven carbon atoms, one nitrogen atom and four double bonds.
Saturated or partially saturated azocine rings form the core structure of a group of
opioid
Opioids are a class of Drug, drugs that derive from, or mimic, natural substances found in the Papaver somniferum, opium poppy plant. Opioids work on opioid receptors in the brain and other organs to produce a variety of morphine-like effects, ...
compounds sometimes known as azocines. These include
cyclazocine,
pentazocine, and
phenazocine.
The fully saturated analog of azocine is
azocane.
Azocine rings are found in many
natural products
A natural product is a natural compound or substance produced by a living organism—that is, found in nature. In the broadest sense, natural products include any substance produced by life. Natural products can also be prepared by chemical s ...
, including the
manzamine family of marine
alkaloid
Alkaloids are a broad class of natural product, naturally occurring organic compounds that contain at least one nitrogen atom. Some synthetic compounds of similar structure may also be termed alkaloids.
Alkaloids are produced by a large varie ...
s. One such compound is nakadomarin A, which contains a partially saturated azocine within its hexacyclic fused ring system.
See also
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Benzomorphan
External links
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