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Atropine

Atropine. The Drug of Beauty. Jessica Freeze. Structural Formula. (Comput.Biol.Chem. (2004)). C 17 H 23 NO 3. Uses of Atropine. Old uses: Women used to put Atropine, then known as Belladonna, into their eyes in an attempt to make their pupils larger. Current uses:

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Atropine

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  1. Atropine The Drug of Beauty Jessica Freeze

  2. Structural Formula (Comput.Biol.Chem. (2004)) C17H23NO3

  3. Uses of Atropine • Old uses: Women used to put Atropine, then known as Belladonna, into their eyes in an attempt to make their pupils larger. • Current uses: • This is currently used as a depressant for the stimulation of unconscious internal processes. • A heart stimulant. • Opposes action of the Vagus Nerve. Malformalady.tumbler

  4. Synthesis • The chemical Atropine is synthesized through the reaction of Tropine with Tropic acid while in the presence of Hydrochloric acid. • This process of synthesis was first discovered by Richard Willstater. • Natural Sources: Solanaceae Family and Belladona.

  5. Chemical and Physical Properties • Solubility: Low solubility in water, 1 gram Atropine dissolves per 2 mL alcohol. • Physical state: White crystals or crystalline powder. • pH: In water the solution become Alkaline. • Melting Point: 114-116 C • Boiling Point: 393 C • When heated to decomposition, toxic fumes of oxides of nitrogen are emitted (Sax , Lewis, 1992) Picture: (IBSTreatments)

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