Cocaine

Formula of Cocaine

I.U.P.A.C.: Methyl (1R,2R,3S,5S)-3-benzoyloxy-8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2-carboxylate

Properties

Cocaine, also known as coke, is a powerful stimulant causing rapid heart rate, sweating and large pupils

Occurence

Extracted from the tropical plant Erytroxylum Coca: