Arecolidine

/ˌɛɹɪˈkɑlɪdiːn/ noun

Definition

A variant chemical name for arecolidin, using the '-ine' suffix common in alkaloid chemistry.

Etymology

From 'areca' + '-colidine' (chemical suffix with '-ine' variant). Represents the '-ine' nomenclature convention for alkaloids.

Kelly Says

The '-in' versus '-ine' endings in alkaloid names reflect British versus continental European chemical naming traditions—a fascinating fossil of scientific history in modern nomenclature!

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