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Neurine



Neurine
IUPAC name Trimethylvinylammonium hydroxide
Other names N,N,N-Trimethylethenaminium hydroxide
Identifiers
CAS number 463-88-7
PubChem 153276
SMILES C=C[N+](C)(C)C.[O-]
Properties
Molecular formula C5H13NO
Molar mass 103.16
Appearance Syrupy liquid
Solubility in water Soluble
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Neurine is an alkaloid found in egg yolk, brain, bile and in cadavers. It is formed during putrefaction of biological tissues by the dehydration of choline. It is a poisonous, syrupy liquid with a fishy odor.

Neurine is a quaternary ammonium salt with three methyl groups and one vinyl group attached to the nitrogen atom. Synthetically, neurine can be prepared by the reaction of acetylene with trimethylamine. Neurine is unstable and decomposes readily to form trimethylamine.

References

  • Merck Index, 11th Edition, 6393.
 
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