Germine Acetates

Synonyms

Acetates, Germine

Germine 3 monoacetate

Germine-3-monoacetate

Germine derivatives acetylated on any one or more of the hydroxy groups. These compounds are present in many polyester alkaloids which occur in Veratrum and Zygadenus species. They are used as antihypertensive agents, and in some cases, exhibit curare-like activity.