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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