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Tutin is a poisonous plant derivative found in the New Zealand tutu plant (Coriaria arborea Coriaria genus several different species). It acts as a potent antagonist of the glycine receptor and has powerful convulsant effects.

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ATC prefix
none
CAS number
2571-22-4
IUPAC name
2a3a-epoxy- 3a4a5677a-hexahydro- 3aα6β7β-trihydroxy- 5α-isopropyl- 7aα-methylspiro (indan-12'-oxirane)- γ-lactone
PubChem
75729

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