75202-10-7

Basic information

• Product Name: (+)-NICOTINE
• Synonyms: (+)-1-METHYL-2-[3-PYRIDYL]PYRROLIDINE;(R)-(+)-NICOTINE;(+)-NICOTINE
• CAS NO: 75202-10-7
• Molecular Formula: C10H14N2
• Molecular Weight: 162.23
• EINECS: 200-193-3
• Mol File: 75202-10-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: (+)-NICOTINE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (+)-NICOTINE(75202-10-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (+)-NICOTINE(75202-10-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 75202-10-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(+)-Nicotine, also known as nicotine, is a highly addictive alkaloid derived from the tobacco plant. It is widely used in cigarettes and other tobacco products and acts as a stimulant on the nervous system, particularly the brain. Its chemical structure is similar to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in the transmission of nerve impulses. When nicotine binds to acetylcholine receptors in the brain, it increases the release of several other neurotransmitters, including dopamine, which is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward.

Uses

Used in Tobacco Industry:
(+)-Nicotine is used as an active ingredient in cigarettes and other tobacco products for its pleasurable effects and addictive properties. It stimulates the nervous system and increases the release of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, leading to feelings of pleasure and reward.
Used in Research and Development:
(+)-Nicotine is used as a research compound for studying the effects of addiction, neurotransmission, and the development of potential treatments for nicotine addiction and related disorders. Its chemical structure and interaction with acetylcholine receptors provide valuable insights into the mechanisms of addiction and reward pathways in the brain.
Used in Smoking Cessation Aids:
(+)-Nicotine is used as an ingredient in various smoking cessation aids, such as nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs), to help individuals quit smoking. These products provide a controlled dose of nicotine without the harmful effects of tobacco smoke, allowing users to gradually reduce their nicotine intake and overcome addiction.
Used in Pest Control:
(+)-Nicotine has been used historically as a natural pesticide due to its toxic effects on insects. However, its use in this context has declined due to the development of safer and more effective alternatives.