C8H8N2O2

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Ricinine \Ric"i*nine\, n. [L. ricinus castor-oil plant.] (Chem.)
     A bitter white crystalline alkaloid ({C8H8N2O2}) extracted
     from the seeds of the castor-oil plant ({Ricinus
     communalis}). Called also {ricidine}. Ingestion may cause
     vomiting and various other toxic reactions, including liver
     and kidney damage, convulsions, hypotension, and death.


     [1913 Webster +PJC]