Quinolizidine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Quinolizidine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A bicyclic saturated heterocyclic compound in which a nitrogen atom serves as a bridge.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A bicyclic saturated heterocyclic compound in which a nitrogen atom serves as a bridge.
Example Sentences
The alkaloids cytisine and sparteine are derivatives of quinolizidine.
Word Forms
- quinolizidines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alkaloids, quinolizine, thiazoloquinoline, quinazoline, thiazoloquinolone, indoloquinolizidine.
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