strophanthidin

Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

1. n. A colorless compound, C₂₇H₃₈O₇.2H₂O, prepared by the action of dilute acids on strophanthin. It crystallizes in small needles which melt at 169–178° C. The anhydrous compound melts at 235° C.

Wiktionary

1. n. organic chemistry A cardenolide found in species of the genus Strophanthus