Talk:Alkaloid
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[edit] Nicotine
Why is this substance in two groups? __meco 01:34, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
- Because it has both a pyridine and a pyrrolidene group. Look at the molecule. —Keenan Pepper 02:13, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
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- I'm not chemically conversant. I understand however that it's correct the way it currently reads. __meco 18:48, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Layout
The {{Commons}} box looks awful at the top. Can we please not put it there? —Keenan Pepper 09:52, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
- Moved back to where it belongs - bottom of article. __meco 11:32, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] LSD an alkaloid?
it does not appear naturally, so why is it included here? if noone objects, I'll remove it. -- Rwst 08:07, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
- I'm certainly no authority, however, if LSD is removed on the grounds of it being synthetic, then others must also be removed, for instance MDMA. __meco 23:08, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] the suffix "ine"
The article on cocaine has "The name comes from the name of the coca plant plus the alkaloid suffix -ine". Can this suffix use be confirmed and documented here? TIA,
Jerome Potts 03:35, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Categories
I'm adding Category: Chemistry to this article, for obvious reasons. Mihovil 18:42, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
- There's no reason to. It's already in Category:Chemistry via Category:Alkaloids → Category:Organic compounds → Category:Organic chemistry → Category:Chemistry. If you really want to put it in another category, why not something more specific, like Category:Amines? —Keenan Pepper 04:42, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Pyrrolizidine
What about pyrrolizidine alkaloids? Does this category merit a mention in the list of alkaloid groups? They are of interest for their hepatotoxicity and have already been mentioned in a number of other articles- for example, borage, comfrey, fuki, Roger Adams. Krnntp 17:20, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
- It certainly does. As do the quinolizidines (e.g. the amphibian-derived homopumiliotoxins)Pikiwedian 08:39, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Alkaloid metabolic pathways
I am a novice on this area but would like someone to direct me what to analyse for (not myself but competent biochemists) if I would like to look at the metabolites of an alkaloid, mesembrine. If I want to see if it was taken up in animal metabolic pathways when consumed, what would I look for. or if I need to analyse for residues. Could anyone give me clues? PstrydomPstrydom 13:59, 19 October 2006 (UTC)pstrydom
[edit] Examples in classification section
The classification section could use a bit of cleanup. It is not clear that the examples given are not exhaustive. Also, what are the criteria for choosing specific compounds to list as examples? If it is by their importance, I would suggest adding Synephrine. With the FDA's restrictions on Ephedrine, Synephrine is becoming a popular alternative despite the fact that it may be just as dangerous. 70.100.3.62 03:20, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Template help
If anyone has time, the {{Alkaloids}} would really benefit from your expertise. Thanks! :) Willow 19:07, 27 January 2007 (UTC)
