Benzoylmethylecgonine is an organic compound found in the leaves of Coca plants. This organic molecule is also called methyl(1R,2R,3S,5S)-3-(benzoyloxy)-8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2-carboxylate using the systemic IUPAC system. It has a chemical formula of C17H21NO4 and has a molecular weight of 303.353 g/mol. It is commonly known as Cocaine or Coke.
Discovery of Cocaine
When the Spanish arrived in South America, they discovered that coca leafs that the aboriginals chewed on gave them strength and energy. Hence they legalized and taxed the leaves. The cocaine alkaloid was first isolated by German chemist Friedrich Gaedcke in 1855.
Medical uses
In 1879, Vassili von Anrep demonstrated that cocaine has analgesic properties.
In 1884, Karl Koller demonstrated that cocaine can be used as an analgesic for ophthalmic purposes, such as eye surgery.
In 1898, Heinrich Quincke used cocaine for spinal anaesthesia.
The invention of Coca Cola …show more content…
Probably inspired by the success of Vin Mariani, a European coca wine, the prototype of the Coca-Cola recipe was formulated at Pemberton's Eagle Drug and Chemical House in Columbus, Georgia. The recipe was developed into a French Coca Wine. In 1886, Pemberton developed the non-alcoholic version of the French Wine Coca. Instead of adding alcohol to the original ingredients, carbonated water was added, as at that time people believe that carbonated water is good for health. Due to the presence of cocaine in the prototype recipe, Pemberton claimed that Coca-Cola could cure many diseases, including morphine addiction, neurasthenia, headache, dyspepsia and
Discovery of Cocaine
When the Spanish arrived in South America, they discovered that coca leafs that the aboriginals chewed on gave them strength and energy. Hence they legalized and taxed the leaves. The cocaine alkaloid was first isolated by German chemist Friedrich Gaedcke in 1855.
Medical uses
In 1879, Vassili von Anrep demonstrated that cocaine has analgesic properties.
In 1884, Karl Koller demonstrated that cocaine can be used as an analgesic for ophthalmic purposes, such as eye surgery.
In 1898, Heinrich Quincke used cocaine for spinal anaesthesia.
The invention of Coca Cola …show more content…
Probably inspired by the success of Vin Mariani, a European coca wine, the prototype of the Coca-Cola recipe was formulated at Pemberton's Eagle Drug and Chemical House in Columbus, Georgia. The recipe was developed into a French Coca Wine. In 1886, Pemberton developed the non-alcoholic version of the French Wine Coca. Instead of adding alcohol to the original ingredients, carbonated water was added, as at that time people believe that carbonated water is good for health. Due to the presence of cocaine in the prototype recipe, Pemberton claimed that Coca-Cola could cure many diseases, including morphine addiction, neurasthenia, headache, dyspepsia and