Ecgonine

/ɛkˈɡoʊniːn/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling or alternate name for ecgonin, the compound formed from the breakdown of cocaine.

Etymology

A French or European variant of 'ecgonin,' using the suffix '-ine' (common in French chemistry nomenclature) instead of '-in' for alkaloid compounds.

Kelly Says

Ecgonine and ecgonin are essentially the same molecule with different naming conventions—a perfect example of how chemistry terminology varies between countries and time periods.

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