Divicine (2,6-diamino-4,5-dihydroxypyrimidine) is an oxidant and a base with alkaloidal properties found in fava beans and Lathyrus sativus. It is an aglycone of vicine. A common derivative is the diacetate form (2,6-diamino-1,6-dihydro-4,5-pyrimidinedione). ==Occurrence== Divicine is found in fava beans and in the legume Lathyrus sativus, also kn...
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A base with alkaloidal properties present in Lathyrus sativus which is responsible, in part at least, for the latter's poisonous action. ... See: lathyrism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dī′vis-ēn Definitions: 1. A base with alkaloidal properties present in Lathyrus sativus that is responsible, in part at least, for the latter's poisonous action. See: lathyrism
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