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S-(-)-Nicotine
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S-(-)-Nicotine is a chiral alkaloid derived from tobacco, primarily used in research, pharmaceutical development, and nicotine replacement therapies. It is the biologically active enantiomer of nicotine, influencing the nervous system and exhibiting stimulant properties. CAS 54-11-5, molecular formula C10H14N2, molecular weight 162.23 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. 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 alkaloid derived from tobacco, primarily used in research, pharmaceutical development, and nicotine replacement therapies. It is the biologically active enantiomer of nicotine, influencing the nervous system and exhibiting stimulant properties. CAS 54-11-5, molecular formula C10H14N2, molecular weight 162.23 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies S-(-)-Nicotine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Pricing & pack sizes
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless or brownish viscous liquid |
| Water | ≤0.5% |
| Specific rotation | -140 to -152 |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤0.1% |
| Ethanol | ≤0.5% |
| Hexane | ≤0.03% |
| Nicotine-trans-N-Oxide | ≤0.2% |
| Nicotine-cis-N-Oxide | ≤0.2% |
| Myosmine | ≤0.5% |
| Nornicotine | ≤0.5% |
| Anabasine | ≤0.3% |
| Anatabine | ≤0.3% |
| Total Nicotine-N-Oxides | ≤0.3% |
| Total Impurities (spec. and unspec.) | ≤1% |
| Any Unidentified Impurity | ≤0.1% |
| beta-nicotyrine | ≤0.2% |
| Continine | ≤0.2% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 101 C |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 25698234 |
| 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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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
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
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is S-(-)-Nicotine primarily used for?
S-(-)-Nicotine is primarily used in research for studying nicotine’s pharmacological effects, as a standard in analytical chemistry, and as a precursor for synthesizing nicotine-based compounds.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of S-(-)-Nicotine?
The chemical formula is **C10H14N2** and the molecular weight is **162.23 g/mol**.
How should S-(-)-Nicotine be stored?
Store S-(-)-Nicotine at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container, away from light and moisture.
What purity grades of S-(-)-Nicotine does Molekula offer?
Molekula supplies S-(-)-Nicotine in **analytical and research-grade purity**, typically ≥98% by HPLC.
Can Molekula supply S-(-)-Nicotine in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide S-(-)-Nicotine in bulk, with quantities and packaging tailored to your research or production needs.
What documentation comes with an order of S-(-)-Nicotine?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet detailing purity, identity, and storage instructions.
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