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Ergovaline

Ergovaline
Ergovaline.svg
Clinical data
Pregnancy
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  • US: 4 months
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Chemical and physical data
Formula C29H35N5O5
Molar mass 533.619 g/mol
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Ergovaline is an ergopeptine and one of the ergot alkaloids. It is usually found in endophyte-infected species of grass like Tall fescue or Perennial Ryegrass. It is toxic to cattle feeding on infected grass, probably because it acts as a vasoconstrictor.



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