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SHEET /m/mesembrine · PubChem CID 394162 · CAS 24880-43-1 · REV 2026.07

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Mesembrine

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C17H23NO3 · 289.4 g/mol

Mesembranone

What is Mesembrine?

The alkaloid in kanna, a South African succulent chewed traditionally for mood. It blocks serotonin reuptake, like some antidepressants. from source

CategoryPlant
Chemical familyAromaticsKetonesEthers
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCN1CC[C@]2([C@@H]1CC(=O)CC2)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)OC)OC

Toxicity & hazards

WarningIrritantH315, H319, H335from source

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Where Mesembrine leads

Relatedcomputed
Oxycodone39% similarBoth carry an ether and a ketone group.Hydrocodone38% similarBoth carry an ether and a ketone group.

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID
394162
Wikidata
Q56450441
Structure
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