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Imidazole alkaloids

The most important pharmaceutical examples of this group are Pilocarpus alkaloids.

Pilocarpine

pilocarpine finding use as an ophthalmic cholinergic drug.

Lactone of pilocarpic acid
(Pilocarpine)

Sources:

Pilocarpuse microphyllus & P. jaborandi (Rutaceae).

Physical properties:
oily syrupy non-volatile liquid. .1

Dextrorotatory. .2

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