Anhalonine

/ænˌhæloʊˈniːn/ noun

Definition

A minor alkaloid alkaloid compound found in peyote cactus, contributing to its overall biochemical profile.

Etymology

From Anhalonium (peyote cactus genus from Nahuatl) + chemical suffix '-ine'. Identified by chemists in the 19th century studying peyote's complete chemical composition.

Kelly Says

There are so many alkaloids in peyote that some of them, like anhalonine, are barely noticed compared to the famous mescaline—it's like the backup singers in a hit song!

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