collidines

Updated: May 29, 2025

Brucine is a tertiary diamine, that is, formed by substitution in a double ammonia molecule. When distilled with potassium hydrate it yields quinoline, lutidine, and two isomeric collidines. The alkaloid atropine has been quite thoroughly studied with results of great interest.

Various - Scientific American Supplement, No. 415, December 15, 1883