Compound Monograph

Dicentrine

An aporphine isoquinoline alkaloid found in abuta and related plants.

Classification

Dicentrine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Dicentrine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Abuta.