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Cytisine

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CAS Number

485-35-8

Synonyms

Baptitoxine
Sophorine
Baptitoxin

Description

Cytisine is an organic heterotricyclic compound that is the toxic principle in Laburnum seeds and is found in many members of the Fabaceae (legume, pea or bean) family. An acetylcholine agonist, it is widely used throughout Eastern Europe as an aid to giving up smoking. It has a role as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, a phytotoxin and a plant metabolite. It is an alkaloid, an organic heterotricyclic compound, a secondary amino compound, a lactam and a bridged compound.

Molecular Weight

190.24

Molecular Formula

C11H14N2O

EINECS

207-616-0

SMILES

C1C2CNCC1C3=CC=CC(=O)N3C2

Appearance

Orthorhombic prisms

Storage

Room temperature