Term Name: papaverine
Synonyms: 1-(3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-6,7-dimethoxyisoquinoline
Definition: A benzylisoquinoline alkaloid that is isoquinoline substituted by methoxy groups at positions 6 and 7 and a 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl group at position 1. It has been isolated from Papaver somniferum.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:28241]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: benzylisoquinoline alkaloid dimethoxybenzene isoquinolines
has_role: antispasmodic drug vasodilator agent