Anhydroecgonine methyl ester

Agent Name
Anhydroecgonine methyl ester
CAS Number
43021-26-7
Formula
C10-H15-N-O2
Major Category
Other Uses
Anhydroecgonine methyl ester formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Anhydromethylecgonine; Methylecgonidine; 8-Azabicyclo(3.2.1)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 8-methyl-, methyl ester, (1R)-; 8-Azabicyclo(3.2.1)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 8-methyl-, methyl ester, (1R,5S)-; [ChemIDplus] UN1544
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
Mesylate: White solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Anhydroecgonine methyl ester (AEME) is a unique marker following smoked cocaine . . . " {Reference #1]
Comments
Mesylate: May cause irritation and skin sensitization; Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May pose a reproductive hazard; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] A mesylate is "any of the esters of an acid CH4SO3 including some in which it is combined with a drug." [Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary] See "Cocaine."
Reference Link #1
Sensitive method for detection of cocaine and associated analytes by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry in urine.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkaloids, solid, n.o.s."

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