CAS 54-11-5: L-Nicotine
Description:L-Nicotine, with the CAS number 54-11-5, is an alkaloid primarily found in the tobacco plant, Nicotiana tabacum. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that is hygroscopic and has a characteristic odor. L-Nicotine is a potent stimulant and acts as an agonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the nervous system, leading to various physiological effects, including increased heart rate and enhanced cognitive function. Its molecular formula is C10H14N2, and it has a molecular weight of approximately 162.23 g/mol. L-Nicotine is soluble in water, alcohol, and organic solvents, making it versatile for various applications, including in the pharmaceutical industry for smoking cessation products. However, it is also highly toxic in large doses, with a lethal dose being relatively low, which necessitates careful handling. Due to its addictive properties, L-Nicotine is regulated in many countries, and its use is often associated with tobacco products.
Formula:C10H15N2
InChI:InChI=1S/C10H14N2/c1-12-7-3-5-10(12)9-4-2-6-11-8-9/h2,4,6,8,10H,3,5,7H2,1H3/t10-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=SNICXCGAKADSCV-JTQLQIEISA-N
SMILES:N=1C=CC=C(C1)C2N(C)CCC2
- Synonyms:
- (-)-1-Methyl-2-(3-Pyridyl)Pyrrolidine
- (-)-3-(1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidyl)pyridine
- (-)-β-Pyridyl-α-N-methylpyrrolidine
- (2R)-1-methyl-2-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidinium
- (2S)-1-methyl-2-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidinium
- (S)-(-)-Nicotine
- (S)-3-(1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)pyridine
- 3-(1-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidinyl)Pyridine
- 3-[(2R)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]pyridine
- 3-[(2S)-1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl]pyridine
- See more synonyms
- 3-[(2S)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]pyridine
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Nicotine
- Exodus
- Flux Maag
- Habitrol
- Nicabate
- Nicoderm
- Nicolan
- Niconil
- Nicopatch
- Nicorette
- Nicotell TTS
- Nicotin
- Nicotina
- Nicotine
- Nicotine, (S)-(-)
- Nicotinell
- Nicotrol
- Nikofrenon
- Niquitin
- Nsc 5065
- Pyridine, 3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)-, (S)-
- Pyridine, 3-[(2S)-1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl]-
- Tabazur
- XL All Insecticide