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(-)-Cotinine, 98%
Description
(-)-Cotinine is used to activate a subpopulation of α3/ α6β2 nAChRs in monkey striatum. It binds nicotinic- and muscarinic-type acetylcholine receptors with minimal receptor desensitization and demonstrates antipsychotic drug-like properties in behavioral models, neuroprotective properties in neurodegenerative disease models, and enhances attention in a delayed matching-to-sample task.
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Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide (100 mM), ethanol (50 mg/ml, yielding a clear, faint yellow to yellow solution), methanol and chloroform.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2 - 8°C.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 34°C to 39°C |
| Boiling Point | 145°C to 147°C (3 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
| Quantity | 250 mg |
| Beilstein | 83099 |
| Merck Index | 14,2553 |
| Solubility Information | Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide (100 mM),ethanol (50mg/ml,yielding a clear,faint yellow to yellow solution),methanol and chloroform. |
| Optical Rotation | −20° (c=1 in Ethanol) |
| Formula Weight | 176.22 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
- (-)-Cotinine
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cotinine
RUO – Research Use Only
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