Molekula
beta- Nicotyrine
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Beta-nicotyrine (3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)pyridine, also listed as Nicotine EP Impurity B) is a naturally occurring minor tobacco alkaloid found in tobacco and tobacco smoke. It is the aromatic pyrrole dehydrogenation analogue of nicotine, not nicotine or a nicotine isomer, and is primarily used in biochemical research as a pharmacological tool to study nicotine receptors and related pathways. It serves as a reference compound for studying addiction mechanisms and receptor binding affinities. This chemical has a CAS number of 487-19-4, with the molecular formula C10H10N2 and a molecular weight of 158.2 g/mol. It requires cold storage between -15°C and -20°C and carries a Warning signal word under GHS classification. Molekula supplies beta-nicotyrine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
| Flash Point | 125 °C |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90035169 |
| CAS Number | 487-19-4 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-(1-methylpyrrol-2-yl)pyridine |
| EC Number | 207-651-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H10N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.2 |
| Exact Mass | 158.0844 |
| SMILES | CN1C=CC=C1C2=CN=CC=C2 |
| InChIKey | RYFOJXFXERAMLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H10N2/c1-12-7-3-5-10(12)9-4-2-6-11-8-9/h2-8H,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 10249 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2933399200 |
| Tariff Code | 2933399999 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary statements
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P330 Rinse mouth
- 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
- 1-Methyl-2-(3-pyridyl)pyrrole
- 3-(1-Methyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)pyridine
- 3-(1-Methyl-2-pyrrolyl)pyridine
- 3-(1-Methylpyrrol-2-yl)pyridine
- 3,2'-Nicotyrine
- B-NICOTYRINE
- Nicotyrine
- Pyridine, 3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-
- ss-Nicotyrine
Frequently asked questions
What is β-Nicotinyrine used for?
β-Nicotinyrine is primarily used in research as a precursor for the synthesis of nicotine derivatives and in studies related to nicotine metabolism and receptor interactions.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of β-Nicotinyrine?
The chemical formula is C₁₀H₁₀N₂, and the molecular weight is 158.2 g/mol.
How should β-Nicotinyrine be stored?
Store at -15 to -20°C in a tightly sealed container to prevent degradation.
What grade of β-Nicotinyrine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies research-grade β-Nicotinyrine with high purity for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply β-Nicotinyrine in bulk quantities?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request—please contact our sales team for pricing and lead times.
What documentation comes with an order of β-Nicotinyrine?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.
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