scopolamine noun. [skǝ'pɒlǝmi:n] L19.
[from mod. Latin Scopolia genus name + AMINE.]
Chemistry & Pharmacology. A syrupy liquid alkaloid, C₁₇H₂₁NO₄, with powerful narcotic and sedative properties, which is found in plants of the nightshade family, esp. the thorn-apple. Cf. HYOSCINE.

■ scopo'letin noun a yellow crystalline derivative of coumarin, 7-hydroxy-6 methoxycoumarin, C₁₀H₈O₄, commonly found in higher plants L19.

■ 'scopolin noun a glycoside of scopoletin L19.

■ 'scopoline noun = OSCINE noun L19.

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