Nicotine

C₁₀H₁₄N₂

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

CAS: 54-11-5

Aperçu

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.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 14 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070

Composition élémentaire

H
8,7%
C
74,0%
N
17,3%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

CN1CCCC1C2=CN=CC=C2

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
162,23 g/mol
Densité
1,0100 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-79,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
247,0 °C
Solubilité
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

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).