Atropine

Formula of l'atropine

I.U.P.A.C [(1S,5R)-8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-yl]3-hydroxy-2-phénylpropanoate

Properties

At low doses it causes an acceleration of the heart, a decrease in sweat and saliva. In large doses, it first stimulates, then induces excitement and then disrupts memory before causing paralysis, coma, and then death

Occurrence

Atropine is present in mandrake (Mandragora officinarum) .....,

the belladonna (Atropa belladonna) .....,

the datura (Datura stramonium) ......

the Henbane, (Hyocyamus niger) ......