Cytisine

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Cat Number

PIPE-0738

CAS Number

485-35-8

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Product Detail

CAS Number

485-35-8

EINECS

207-616-0

Storage

Room temperature

Synonyms

Baptitoxine Sophorine Baptitoxin

Description

Cytisine is an organic heterotricyclic compound that is the toxic principle in Laburnum seeds and is found in many members of the Fabaceae (legume, pea or bean) family. An acetylcholine agonist, it is widely used throughout Eastern Europe as an aid to giving up smoking. It has a role as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, a phytotoxin and a plant metabolite. It is an alkaloid, an organic heterotricyclic compound, a secondary amino compound, a lactam and a bridged compound.

Molecular Formula

C11H14N2O

Molecular Weight

190.24

Appearance

Orthorhombic prisms

Melting Point

152-153 ℃ (sublimes)

Boiling Point

218 ℃ at 2 mm Hg

Purity

HPLC≥98%