Anhalonin

/ænˈhæloʊnɪn/ noun

Definition

An alkaloid compound derived from peyote cactus, one of the plant's multiple psychoactive constituents.

Etymology

From Anhalonium (Nahuatl-derived botanical name) + chemical suffix '-in'. Named in late 19th century when chemists were systematically isolating and naming peyote alkaloids.

Kelly Says

When you look at peyote chemistry, it's wild how many different alkaloid compounds it contains—each one has its own name, like anhalonin, anhaline, anhalonidine—it's basically a chemical dictionary!

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