(-)-Cytisine
Supplier: ADIPOGEN CORP MS
Synonyms:
(1R,5S)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydro-8H-1,5-methanopyrido[1,2-a][1,5]diazocin-8-one, (1R,5S)-3,4,5,6-Tetrahydro-1H-1,5-methanopyrido[1,2-a][1,5]diazocin-8(2H)-one, Cytisine, Cytisinicline
Pyridine-like alkaloid. Nicotine agonist. Potent agonist at alpha3beta4 and alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Shows analgesic, antihypertensive and inotropic activities. Used for smoking cessation. Iron-chelator and hydroxyl radical scavanger. Has antidepressant properties. Used in forensics in novel surface molecular imprinting techniques.
Formula:
C₁₁H₁₄N₂O MW: 190.25 g/mol |
MDL Number:
MFCD00136048 CAS Number: 485-35-8 |
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