Ecgonine vs. Alkaloid — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Ecgonine and Alkaloid
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Ecgonine
Ecgonine (tropane derivative) is a tropane alkaloid found naturally in coca leaves. It has a close structural relation to cocaine: it is both a metabolite and a precursor, and as such, it is a controlled substance in many jurisdictions, as are some substances which can be used as precursors to ecgonine itself.
Alkaloid
Alkaloids are a class of basic, naturally occurring organic compounds that contain at least one nitrogen atom. This group also includes some related compounds with neutral and even weakly acidic properties.
Ecgonine
(organic compound) An organic chemical and tropane alkaloid found naturally in coca leaves.
Alkaloid
Any of various organic compounds that are usually basic and contain at least one nitrogen atom in a heterocyclic ring, occurring chiefly in flowering plants. Many alkaloids, such as nicotine, quinine, cocaine, and morphine, are known for their poisonous or medicinal attributes.
Ecgonine
A colorless, crystalline, nitrogenous base, obtained by the decomposition of cocaine.
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Alkaloid
(organic chemistry) Any of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.
Alkaloid
Relating to, resembling, or containing alkali.
Alkaloid
Pertaining to, resembling, or containing, alkali.
Alkaloid
Of or pertaining to alkaloids.
Alkaloid
An organic base, especially one of a class of nitrogen-containing substances occurring ready formed in the tissues of plants and the bodies of animals.
Alkaloid
Natural nitrogen-containing bases found in plants
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