7-Hydroxypleurocorine (1), a novel spermidine alkaloid was isolated fr
om the leaves of Pleurostylia opposita and its structure was elucidate
d by means of extensive H-1 and C-13 nmr studies involving DQF COSY, H
OHAHA, HMBC and HMQC experiments. The relative stereochemistry of the
molecule was also probed using NOE difference spectroscopy. 7-Hydroxyp
leurocorine represents a new type of spermidine derivative including a
pyrrolidinone.