truxilline

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

Definition of truxilline

plural -s

: 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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