Which of the Following is Not an Alkaloid

Question

Which of the following is not an alkaloid?
A) cocaine
B) coniine
C) nicotine
D) phentermine

Accepted Answer

Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine and a prescription drug used as an appetite suppressant. It is not an alkaloid. The other choices, cocaine, coniine, and nicotine, are all alkaloids.