(S)-(-)-Nicotine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

L-Nicotine, CAS # 54-11-5, has been shown in laboratory studies to alleviate smoking habits. It is also known as 3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)pyridine or (S)-(-)-nicotine.

(S)-(-)-Nicotine is utilized as a therapeutic agent to eliminate smoking with the damage it does to health. It is widely used as a drug to enhance the memory or other cognition functions, which is second to caffeine. Lesser levels of nicotine given in the form of gum, may help to eliminate smoking.

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General Description
• L-Nicotine is a naturally occuring alkaloid in the nightshade family of plants
• It is also known as 3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)pyridine or (S)-(-)-nicotine
Applications
• L-Nicotine has been shown in studies to alleviate smoking habits
• It has also been shown to enhance cognitive functions such as memory
• Studies show that lower levels of nicotine in the form of gum may also help eliminate smoking habits

Specifications

• Melting Point: °C to 79°C
• Density: 1.017
• Boiling Point: 245°C to 248°C
• Flash Point: 101°C (213°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.5265
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN1654
• Beilstein: 82109
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,6524
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,alcohol,ether and light petroleum.
• SMILES: CN1CCCC1C2=CN=CC=C2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 162.236
• Formula Weight: 162.24
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: (S)-(-)-Nicotine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H300+H310+H330
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H310
Precautionary Statement	P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P312-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: NICOTINE
EINECSNumber	200-193-3
RTECSNumber	QS5250000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Air Sensitive and Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only