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6'-METHOXYCINCHONAN-9-OL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
C20H24N2O2
formula, see observation
C20H24O2N2
formula, see observation
DEF

Bulky, white, amorphous powder or crystalline alkaloid; very bitter taste; odorless and levorotatory. Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide, glycerol, alkalies and acids ...; very slightly soluble in water. Derivation: Finely ground cinchona bark mixed with lime is extracted with hot high-boiling paraffin oil ... Uses: Medicine (antimalarial), as the alkaloid or as numerous salts and derivatives; flavoring in carbonated beverages.

OBS

Chemical formula: C20H24N2O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C20H24N2O2
formula, see observation
C20H24O2N2
formula, see observation
DEF

Alcaloïde inodore et très amer, lévogyre, présenté sous forme d'aiguilles ou de poudre blanches, solubles dans l'alcool. Très employé en médecine. Tonique et aromatisant.

CONT

À faible dose, la quinine est un tonique, et entre à ce titre dans des apéritifs.

OBS

Formule chimique : C20H24N2O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C20H24N2O2
formula, see observation
C20H24O2N2
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C20H24N2O2

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