OH CH2
C2H5O | |
\/ \/\\_C_/\
| || | | | | =Optochine
\\/\// H \/\
N | C2H5
CH2
Optochine is a chemical , ethylhydrocupreine hydrochloride.
Ethylhydrocupreine , the base for the optochine disc , is insoluble in
water. However , the hydrochloride of ethylhydrocupreine is completely
soluble in water. It is a derivate of the alkaloid hydroquinine which
is prepared by the hydrogenation , demethylation , and ethylation of
guinine.
Biochemical Tests for Identification of Medical Bacteria 1976
J.F. Mac Faddin ISBN 0-683-95314-0 page149-150
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