Cytisine

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£320.00

SKU:: 267539
Molecular Weight:: 190.24
Purity:: ≥98% (HPLC)
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 485-35-8
Format:: White to pale yellow powder
Extra Details:: Cytisine is an alkaloid found in plants of the Cytisus genus of the family Fabaceae. It is a partial agonist to α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which are implicated in the nicotine dependence. In Eastern Europe, it has been used for 50 years to aid smoking cessation. Alternate Names: Baptitoxine, nAChR Agonist, (-)-Cytisine, Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonist, (-)-Cytisine, Sophorine CAS Number: 485-35-8 Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₄N₂O Molecular Weight: 190.24 Melting Point: 154-156°C Solubility: 439g/l water at 16°C. Almost insoluble in the following materials: Chloroform. Ethanol. Methanol. Purity: ≥98% (HPLC) Appearance: White to pale yellow powder Water: ≤5% Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4°C. Do not freeze. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.