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N5260

Sigma-Aldrich

(−)-Nicotine hydrogen tartrate salt

≥98% (TLC), powder

Synonym(s):

(−)-1-Methyl-2-(3-pyridyl)pyrrolidine (+)-bitartrate salt

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H14N2 · 2C4H6O6
CAS Number:
65-31-6
Molecular Weight:
462.41
EC Number:
200-607-2
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24278591

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

color

white to off-white

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL

SMILES string

CN1CCC[C@H]1C2=CC=CN=C2.C

InChI

1S/C10H14N2.CH4/c1-12-7-3-5-10(12)9-4-2-6-11-8-9;/h2,4,6,8,10H,3,5,7H2,1H3;1H4/t10-;/m0./s1

InChI key

RYYKFQGHMYGLEL-PPHPATTJSA-N

Gene Information

human ... CHRNA1(1134) , CHRNA10(57053) , CHRNA2(1135) , CHRNA3(1136) , CHRNA4(1137) , CHRNA5(1138) , CHRNA6(8973) , CHRNA7(1139) , CHRNA9(55584) , CHRNB1(1140) , CHRNB2(1141) , CHRNB3(1142) , CHRNB4(1143)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Prototype nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist; naturally occurring isomer.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H319,H330,H361d,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

289.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

143.2 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Jhodie R Duncan et al.
Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 107(5), 1579-1590 (2009-09-05)
During pregnancy, exposure to nicotine and other compounds in cigarette smoke increases the risk of the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) two- to fivefold. Serotonergic (5-HT) abnormalities are found, in infants who die of SIDS, in regions of the medulla
Jonathan D Raybuck et al.
Behavioral neuroscience, 122(5), 1166-1171 (2008-10-01)
Varenicline, a partial agonist for a4ss2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and full agonist for a7 nAChRs, has been approved for the treatment of smoking cessation. Although recent clinical trials support the efficacy of varenicline for managing global nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Song Xue et al.
Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, 22(2), 172-179 (2018-11-20)
Tobacco is highly addictive, and after the development of dependence, it is difficult to quit smoking. Therefore, it is important to understand the factors that play a role in the initiation of smoking. The rewarding effects of nicotine play a
B A Patel et al.
Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society, 22(8), 909-918 (2010-05-21)
Inhibitory neurotransmission to the longitudinal muscle is more prominent in the neonatal than in the adult guinea pig ileum. Inhibitory neuromuscular transmission was investigated using in vitro ileal longitudinal muscle myenteric plexus (LMMP) preparations made from neonatal (< or =48
Rachel L Poole et al.
Behavioral neuroscience, 128(5), 588-593 (2014-06-10)
Withdrawal from chronic nicotine is associated with cognitive deficits. Therapies that ameliorate cognitive deficits during withdrawal aid in preventing relapse during quit attempts. Withdrawal-induced deficits in contextual learning are associated with nicotinic acetylcholine receptor upregulation. The aim of the present
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