Compound Monograph

Quinoline-2-carboxylic acids

Quinoline carboxylic acid (quinaldic acid-type) constituents reported in ephedra.

Classification

Quinoline-2-carboxylic acids are other 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)

Quinoline-2-carboxylic acids are other alkaloids, found in Ephedra.