Nicotine

C₁₀H₁₄N₂

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

CAS: 54-11-5

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 14 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070

Thành phần nguyên tố

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

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

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

Structure

SMILES

CN1CCCC1C2=CN=CC=C2

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
liquid
Khối lượng mol
162,23 g/mol
Mật độ
1,0100 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
-79,0 °C
Điểm sôi
247,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).