Free Radicals Defined:
Free radicals are a byproduct of normal cell function. When cells create energy, they also produce unstable oxygen molecules. These molecules, called free radicals, have a free electron. This electron makes the molecule highly unstable. The free radical bonds to other molecules in the body – causing proteins and other essential molecules to not function as they should. Luckily, antioxidants can minimize free radical damage.
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The reaction shown above outlines the synthesis of the lupinine ester. These esters have been studied for their biological properties. Found mainly in plants there is heavy research being done on them for their antiviral, antitumor and hepatoprotective activity. In some cases lupinine esters can exhibit local anesthetic properties.
The reaction shows how you would synthesize a lupinine ester from betulonic acid chloride with lupinine. Side conditions for this reaction include the presence of triethylamine and must be performed in dry CCl4.
