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=__Quinine__ =

C20 H24 N2 O2
Alkaloid (natural chemical compounds that contain nitrogen) Asymmetrical

Major Sources:
__http://www.stonesiloprairie.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/wild%20quinine.jpg__

Quinine originally came from the cinchona tree's bark found around Ecuador, Peru and the South American region.

There is synthetic quinine developed by R. B. Woodward and W. E. Doering, however natural quinine if more effective, due to bacterial immunity to the synthetic one.

Uses (Toxic in high doses):

 * ======Muscle relaxant for shivers, cramps, arthritis======
 * ======Kills malaria parasites in the red blood cell======
 * ======Has antiseptic properties======
 * ======Helps with fevers======
 * ======Used in cocktails of Gin or Vodka======


 * ======Readily forms salts with hydrochloric, sulfuric, and organic acids======
 * ======Reactive to Biochemicals======
 * ======Sensitive to light like UV light======
 * ======Basic in aqueous solution, reacts with acids======
 * ======Nonflammable======
 * ======Half-Life: 18 hrs======


 * ======Molar Mass: 324.417 g/mol======
 * ======Solubility: Soluble in alcohols======
 * ======In its pure form it is barely soluble in water======
 * ======Appearance: White Crystal Powder======
 * ======Melting Point: 177 °C======
 * ======Boiling Point: Decomposes before it boils======

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinine
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1342/will-the-quinine-in-tonic-water-prevent-malaria http://chemicalland21.com/lifescience/phar/(-)-QUININE.htm http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/science_of_cooking/quinine.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaloid http://www.livestrong.com/article/121784-chemical-properties-quinine/

Comments JA: I really liked the interactive 3D model link, it was really interesting. I also liked how you bulleted the properties, it made it easier to comprehend. Some things I would change would be the heading of uses, I wouldn't have put "toxic in high doses" in the parentheses but as a bullet. I would also check your grammar, I think you meant "is" not "if" when talking about its effectiveness. Overall it's a great informative page.