| Name | (+|-)-NICOTINE |
| Synonyms | rac-Nicotine BLACK LEAF 40 (r,s)-nicotine 1-METHYL-2-(3-PYRIDYL)PYRROLIDINE 3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)-pyridin 3-(1-methyl-pyrrolidin-2-yl)-pyridine |
| CAS | 22083-74-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H14N2 |
| Molar Mass | 162.23 |
| Density | 1.02 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | -79 °C |
| Boling Point | 67°C/0.5 mm |
| Flash Point | 101 °C |
| Solubility | ethanol: 50 mg/mL |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Color | yellow |
| BRN | 82108 |
| pKa | 8.02(at 25℃) |
| Storage Condition | Refrigerator |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | The chemical quality product is racemite. Colorless or light yellow oily liquid, with pyridine odor, scorched and spicy, volatile and moisture-absorbing, and darkens when exposed to light or air. Bp247 ℃ (decomposition), relative density (d20D)1.0097, specific rotation [α]20D-169, refractive index (n20D)1.5282, flash point 101 ℃. Soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform and petroleum ether. Highly toxic, LD50 (rat, oral) 50mg/kg. Avoid inhalation of vapors, contact with the skin and entry into the mouth. |
| Use | Uses for biochemical research and horticultural pesticides. |
| Risk Codes | R25 - Toxic if swallowed R27 - Very Toxic in contact with skin R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| Safety Description | S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
| UN IDs | UN 1654 6.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | QS5257500 |
| optical rotation (optical activity) | [α]25/D 0°(lit.) |
The tobacco leaf and limestone are distilled together, and then extracted with ether.