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QUININE BISULFATE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
DEF

A very bitter alkaloid obtained from the bark of trees of the genus Cinchona, available as powder or crystals that are soluble in water and alcohol.

CONT

Quinine bisulfate [is the] most important alkaloid of cinchona bark ... Very bitter. Used in bitters flavoring for beverages ... No known toxicity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Alcaloïde très amer, extrait de l'écorce de quinquina (divers arbres du genre Cinchona) et se présentant sous forme de poudre ou de cristaux solubles dans l'eau et dans l'alcool. Amérisant pour boissons.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
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