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S-(-)-Nicotine
S-(-)-Nicotine is a chiral form of nicotine, a naturally occurring alkaloid with potent pharmacological activity. It is used in research, pharmaceutical development, and nicotine replacement therapies. Available with a CAS number of 54-11-5, molecular formula C10H14N2, and molecular weight 162.23 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Hazard classification includes signal word Danger. Molekula supplies S-(-)-Nicotine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
S-(-)-Nicotine is a chiral form of nicotine, a naturally occurring alkaloid with potent pharmacological activity. It is used in research, pharmaceutical development, and nicotine replacement therapies. Available with a CAS number of 54-11-5, molecular formula C10H14N2, and molecular weight 162.23 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Hazard classification includes signal word Danger. Molekula supplies S-(-)-Nicotine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to brown viscous liquid |
| Water | 2.5% typical |
| Specific rotation | -140 to -152 |
| Assay (anhydrous basis) | 99.8% anhydrous |
| Assay(Hydrate) | >95% typical >97% |
| Nicotine-trans-N-Oxide | see total Nictoine-N-Oxide below (<0.05%) |
| Nicotine-cis-N-Oxide | see total Nictoine-N-Oxide below (<0.05%) |
| Nornicotine | ≤0.05% |
| Anabasine | ≤0.05% |
| Anatabine | ≤0.05% |
| Any Unspecified Impurity | ≤0.05% |
| Total Nicotine-N-Oxides | ≤0.05% |
| Total Impurities (spec. and unspec.) | ≤0.25% |
| beta-nicotyrine | ≤0.05% |
| Nicotine | ≥95.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 101 C |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 54-11-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H14N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 162.23 |
| SMILES | N=1C=CC=C(C1)C2N(C)CCC2 |
| EC / UN Number | 1654 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29397900 |
| Tariff Code | 2939791000 |
Safety & GHS
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Compressed Gas
GHS04
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
Hazard statements
- H300 +H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is S-(-)-Nicotine used for?
S-(-)-Nicotine is primarily used in research applications, including studies on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and addiction mechanisms.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of S-(-)-Nicotine?
The formula is C10H14N2 with a molecular weight of 162.23 g/mol.
How should S-(-)-Nicotine be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of S-(-)-Nicotine is available?
Available in research grade; purity details are provided in the certificate of analysis.
Can Molekula supply S-(-)-Nicotine in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of S-(-)-Nicotine?
Each order includes a certificate of analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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