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Tropane alkaloid


Tropane alkaloids are a class of bicyclic [3.2.1] alkaloids and secondary metabolites that contain a tropane ring in their chemical structure. Tropane alkaloids occur naturally in many members of the plant family Solanaceae. Some tropane alkaloids have pharmacological properties and can act as anticholinergics or stimulants.

Anticholinergic drugs and deliriants:

All three acetylcholine-inhibiting chemicals can also be found in the leaves, stems, and flowers in varying, unknown amounts in Brugmansia (angel trumpets), a relative of Datura.

Stimulants and cocaine-related alkaloids:

There exist some synthetic analogs of tropane alkaloids, see

They are not considered to be alkaloids per definition.


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