ricinine
/ˈrʌɪsɪniːn/ /ˈrɪsɪniːn/Chemistry
noun
A mildly toxic alkaloid present in the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis.
- Systematic name: 3-cyano-4-methoxy-N-methyl-2-pyridone; C8H8O2N2..
Origin
Mid 19th century. From ricinus + -ine.