The structures of selected terpenes

One oxygen atom Glucose Fructose Galactose Sugar in the blood A sugar in honey and fruit A sugar in milk [Pg.40]

Two or more oxygen atoms 2,3,7,8- tetrachlorodibenz o-p-dioxin Artemisinin Formed by burning chlorine-containing compounds with hydrocarbons, hazardous substances Anti-malarial pharmaceutical [Pg.40]

One nitrogen atom Nicotine Cocaine Paraquat Indigo In tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) In leaves of Erythroxylon coca Synthetic herbicide Blue dye [Pg.40]

Two nitrogen atoms Histidine Sildenafil (Viagra ) Caffeine An amino acid found in protein manufactured in the human body Pharmaceutical A stimulant in coffee [Pg.40]

Three or more nitrogen atoms Atrazine A synthetic herbicide [Pg.40]

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