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(±)-6-Methylnicotine (CAS 101540-79-8)

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Alternate Names:
3-Methyl-6-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)pyridine
Application:
(±)-6-Methylnicotine is a metabolite of nicotine
CAS Number:
101540-79-8
Molecular Weight:
176.26
Molecular Formula:
C11H16N2
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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(±)-6-Methylnicotine is a derivative of Nicotine (sc-212834) with a methyl substitution at the 6-position of the pyridine ring. 6-Methylnicotine has been used as a precursor in the preparation of other 6-subtituted Nicotine derivatives with novel activity at the nAChR (nicotinic acetylcholine receptors).


(±)-6-Methylnicotine (CAS 101540-79-8) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

(±)-6-Methylnicotine, 5 mg

sc-210537
5 mg
$398.00