Chemical: Arecoline
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Arecoline |
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CAS Type 1 Name
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3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methyl-, methyl ester |
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Equivalent Terms
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Arecaline; Arecholin; Arecholine; Arecolin; Methylarecaidin |
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CAS Registry Number
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63-75-2 |
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Definition
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An alkaloid obtained from the betel nut (Areca catechu), fruit of a palm tree. It is an agonist at both muscarinic and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. It is used in the form of various salts as a ganglionic stimulant, a parasympathomimetic, and a vermifuge, especially in veterinary practice. It has been used as a euphoriant in the Pacific Islands. |
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Chemical Drawing
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MeSH®
ID
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D001115 |
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Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
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Pyridines
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Nicotinic Acids
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