CAS 23950-04-1: α-Nicotine

o-Nicotine is a nicotinic alkaloid found in tobacco. It is a cholinergic agonist that binds to the acetylcholine receptors, stimulating the production of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine has been shown to have an effect on cancer cells and may be used as a therapeutic agent for colorectal cancer. o-Nicotine also stimulates serotonin and dopamine release in the brain, which are neurotransmitters that regulate mood and behaviour. It has been shown to inhibit the release of these neurotransmitters in animal models, suggesting a possible use in the treatment of depression. o-Nicotine binds to biogenic amines such as dopamine, serotonin, and histamine, which are involved in many physiological processes including mood regulation and pain sensation.

Applications o-Nicotine is a Nicotine analog (N412420). o-Nicotine has high affinity for nicotinic receptor, and its ability to elicit neurotransmitter secretions make it a good candidate for treating cholinergic neurodegenerative diseases. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Romano, C., et al.: Psychopharmacol., 74, 310 (1981), Wang, D., et al.: Drug Dev. Res., 45, 10 (1998),