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truxilline

noun
tru·​xi·​lline | \trüˈhē(y)ə̇n, -hilə̇n;ˌtrəkˈsilə̇n\
plural -s

Definition of truxilline 

: 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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History and Etymology for truxilline

International Scientific Vocabulary truxill- (in Truxillo coca) + -ine

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