tropane
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tropane (countable and uncountable, plural tropanes)
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(organic chemistry) A nitrogenous bicyclic heterocycle, mainly known for a group of alkaloids derived from it, including atropine and cocaine.
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However, the tropane alkaloids responsible for both the medicinal and hallucinogenic properties are fatally toxic in only slightly higher amounts than the medicinal dosage, and careless use often results in hospitalizations and deaths.
Decarboxylation leads to tropane alkaloid formation.
Throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas a variety of Solanum species containing potent tropane alkaloids were used for anesthesia.