Research Article
Olajire Abass. Abiola and Edew
Abstract
An alkaloid 7-acetyl-5-ethenyl-3-(N-cyclopenta-3'', 5''-dienyl-2''-hydroxy piperidine) quinoline responsible for the itching effects of the hairs of Mucuna pruriens was isolated from the ethyl acetate soluble portion of the methanol extract. The structure was determined using spectroscopic techniques.