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aliphatic compound) next (alkane) chemical structure of ephedrine, a phenethylamine alkaloid. it is used as a stimulant, decongestant, and appetite suppressant. an alkaloid is, strictly speaking, an amine that is produced by a plant . however, the term has been extended to amines produced by animals and fungi
derives from the word alkaline; originally, the term was used to describe any nitrogen -containing base . alkaloids are usually derivatives of amino acids , and many have a bitter taste. they are found as secondary metabolites in plants (such as potatoes and tomatoes), animals (such as shellfish ), and fungi...
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