Elaterin

Chem. Also elatine. [f. ELATER-IUM + -IN: cf. F. élatérine.] The active principle of elaterium (C₂₀ H₂₈ O₅).

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1830. Lindley, Nat. Syst. Bot., 193. An extremely active poisonous principle, called Elatine, has … been found in the placenta of this plant.

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1866. Treas. Bot., I. 437/2. The active principle of elaterium is a crystalline substance called elaterin.

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1887. Brunton, Pharmacol., 929. Elaterin is the most powerful hydragogue we possess.

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