truxilline

noun

tru·​xi·​lline

trüˈhē(y)ə̇n,

-hilə̇n;

ˌtrəkˈsilə̇n

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

Word History

Etymology

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

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