Nicotine

C₁₀H₁₄N₂

IUPAC: (S)-3-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine

CAS: 54-11-5

Descripción general

Nicotine is the primary addictive compound in tobacco, acting on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain. It was used as an insecticide before synthetic alternatives.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 14 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×14
8,7%
C
Carbon ×10
74,0%
N
Nitrogen ×2
17,3%

Usos

  • • Historical insecticide
  • • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • • E-cigarette liquid
  • • Research tool

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ A drop of pure nicotine on the skin can be lethal, yet small doses in tobacco produce only mild stimulation

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Highly addictive
  • ⚠ Toxic in pure form (LD50 ~50 mg)
  • ⚠ Absorbed through skin

Structure

SMILES

CN1CCCC1C2=CN=CC=C2

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
162,23 g/mol
Densidad
1,0100 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-79,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
247,0 °C
Solubilidad
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
162,1157
XLogP
1,2
TPSA
16,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
147,0

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C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

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C₉H₆O₂

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(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicotine?
Nicotine (C₁₀H₁₄N₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (S)-3-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine.
What is the molecular weight of Nicotine?
Nicotine has a molar mass of 162.23 g/mol.
What state is Nicotine at room temperature?
Nicotine is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Nicotine organic or inorganic?
Nicotine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Nicotine?
Nicotine (C₁₀H₁₄N₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).