Description

Nicotelline is a pyridine alkaloid found in tobacco and related plants, serving as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical synthesis and analytical research. Its defined structure and purity are critical for ensuring the accuracy and reproducibility of scientific studies and high-value manufacturing processes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and analytical chemistry sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for the qualitative and quantitative analysis (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS) of tobacco alkaloids and related compounds.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a precursor or model compound in the research and development of new crop protection agents.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in metabolic pathway research and studies investigating the biological activity of plant-derived alkaloids.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a specialized building block for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nicotelline
CAS No.	494-04-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₀N₂
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(1-Methyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)pyridine; 3-(1-Methylpyrrol-2-yl)pyridine; 2-(3-Pyridyl)-1-methylpyrrole; Nicotyrine; NSC 528041
EINECS	207-791-9

Quality Control

Our Nicotelline is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity determination by chromatographic techniques (HPLC). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided to ensure full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.