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Record 1 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C32H38N2O8
formula, see observation
DEF

An alkaloid of Rauwolfia canescens [which occurs] as a white to light yellow, crystalline powder, [is] used as an antihypertensive and a tranquilizer, [and is] administered orally.

OBS

Chemical formula: C32H38N2O8

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C32H38N2O8
formula, see observation
DEF

[...] alcaloïde de Rauwolfia canescens [que l'on utilise comme] hypotenseur.

OBS

Formule chimique : C32H38N2O8

Spanish

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