1. Atropine The Drug of Beauty Jessica Freeze

2. Structural Formula (Comput.Biol.Chem. (2004)) C 17 H 23 NO 3

3. Uses of Atropine Old uses: Women used to put Atropine, then known as Belladonna, into their eyes in an attempt to make their pupils larger. Current uses: This is currently used as a depressant for the stimulation of unconscious internal processes. A heart stimulant. Opposes action of the Vagus Nerve. Malformalady.tumbler

4. Synthesis The chemical Atropine is synthesized through the reaction of Tropine with Tropic acid while in the presence of Hydrochloric acid. This process of synthesis was first discovered by Richard Willstater. Natural Sources: Solanaceae Family and Belladona.

5. Chemical and Physical Properties Solubility: Low solubility in water, 1 gram Atropine dissolves per 2 mL alcohol. Physical state: White crystals or crystalline powder. pH: In water the solution become Alkaline. Melting Point: 114-116 C Boiling Point: 393 C When heated to decomposition, toxic fumes of oxides of nitrogen are emitted (Sax, Lewis, 1992) Picture: (IBSTreatments)