Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist isolated from Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana rustica.
Nicotine Tartrate finds an application as the nicotine active in a wide range of smoking cessation products such as nicotine lozenges and nicotine sub-lingual tablets. (-)-Nicotine ditartrate is a potent agonist of AChR. It stimulates autonomic ganglia and skeletal muscle neuromuscular junctions.
Prototype nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist; naturally occurring isomer.
Key Applications: Acts as an agonist
Application Areas: Molecular Biology
Product Type: Biochemicals
Chemical Class: Pharmaceuticals
Melting Point: 93-95°C (Lit.)
Optical Rotation: 20.82 ° (Lit.)
Presentation: White Powder
Format: Tartrate Salt, Powder
pH: 3.18 (10% aq soln) (Lit.)
Solubility: Soluble in water (50 mg/mL - clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faint yellow solution) or alcohol.
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C).