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| Hygrine | |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | (R)-1-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)-propan-2-one |
| Chemical formula | C8H15NO |
| Molecular mass | 141.21 g/mol |
| Melting point | xx.x °C |
| Boiling point | 193-195 °C |
| Density | x.xxx g/cm3 |
| CAS number | 496-49-1 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)*1CCCN1C |
| Chemical infobox | |
Hygrine is a pyrrolidine alkaloid, found mainly in coca leaves (0.2 %). It was first isolated by Carl Liebermann in 1989 (along with a related compound cuscohygrine) as an alkaloid accompanying cocaine in coca. Hygrine is extracted as a thick yellow oil, having a pungent taste and odor.
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