truxilline
Definition of truxilline
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: either of two isomeric amorphous alkaloids C38H46N2O8 that are obtained from Truxillo coca and the yield on hydrolysis methanol, levorotatory ecgonine, and an acid: a : the isomer that yields alpha-truxillic acid —called also alpha-truxilline b : the isomer that yields beta-truxinic acid —called also beta-truxilline
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Origin and Etymology of truxilline
International Scientific Vocabulary truxill- (in Truxillo coca) + -ine
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