5.05227

(-)-Cytisine

• Synonym(s): (-)-Cytisine, nAChR Agonist, (-)-Cytisine, Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonist, (-)-Cytisine, Baptitoxine, Sophorine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₁H₁₄N₂O
• CAS Number: 485-35-8
• Molecular Weight: 190.24
• MDL number: MFCD00136048
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200

Properties

• Assay: ≥99% (HPLC)
• Quality Level: 100
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• color: pale yellow
• solubility: water: 100 mM
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C11H14N2O/c14-11-3-1-2-10-9-4-8(5-12-6-9)7-13(10)11/h1-3,8-9,12H,4-7H2/t8-,9-/m0/s1
• InChI key: ANJTVLIZGCUXLD-IUCAKERBSA-N

Description

General description

A potent agonist selective for neuronal nAChRs (K_i = 2, 5890, 480, 329, and 492 nM at α4β2, α7, α3β4, α6/α4β4, α1β1γδ, respectively). Clinically used as a smoking cessation medicine and often used in addiction studies.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
nAChR

Reversible: yes

Target K_i: 2, 5890, 480, 329, and 492 nM at &alpha

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic (F)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C. Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Chen, Y., et al., 2012. Br J Pharmacol.165, 1006.
West, R., 2011, N. Engl. J. Med.365, 1193.

Happe, K., et al., 1994. Neurosci.62, 929.

Reavill, C. et al., 1990. Neuropharmacol.29, 619.

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Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 + H311 + H331
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P311
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable