Nicotine

C₁₀H₁₄N₂

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

CAS: 54-11-5

Visão geral

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.

Composição

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

Composição elemental

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

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

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

Structure

SMILES

CN1CCCC1C2=CN=CC=C2

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Massa molar
162,23 g/mol
Densidade
1,0100 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
-79,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição
247,0 °C
Solubilidade
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).