Cytisine is an alkaloid found in plants of the Cytisus genus of the family Fabaceae. It is a partial agonist to alpha4beta2 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: 154-156C Solubility: 439g/l water at 16C. 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 4C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4C. 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.
Molecular Weight:
190.24
Purity:
98% (HPLC)
Form:
White to pale yellow powder
CAS Number:
[485-35-8]
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