Chemistry of Caffeine - Quantum - East Stroudsburg University
Chemistry of Caffeine - Quantum - East Stroudsburg University
Chemistry of Caffeine - Quantum - East Stroudsburg University
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Nitrogen<br />
• The name derives from the word<br />
alkaline, which is used to describe any<br />
nitrogen containing base(an amine) .<br />
• Therefore alkaloids are described as<br />
basic, nitrogen containing compounds<br />
<strong>of</strong> plant or animal origin.<br />
• “True alkaloids” are compounds that:<br />
• The nitrogen atom is part <strong>of</strong> a<br />
heterocyclic system<br />
• Compound has a complex<br />
molecular structure<br />
• Manifests pharmacological activity<br />
• Compound is restricted to the<br />
plant kingdom.<br />
<strong>Caffeine</strong><br />
Heterocyclic<br />
System