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