| Catalogue Number | C725000 |
| Chemical Name | S-(-)-Cotinine |
| Synonyms | (5S)-1-Methyl-5-(3-pyridinyl)-2-pyrrolidinone; (S)-(-)-1-Methyl-5-(3-pyridiyl)-2- pyrrolidinone; (-)-Cotinine; (S)-Cotinine; NIH 10498; |
| CAS Number | 486-56-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | C10H12N2O |
| Appearance | Colourless to Very Dark Orange Oil to Solid |
| Molecular Weight | 176.22 |
| Storage | Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Sparingly) |
| Stability | Hygroscopic |
| Category | Standards; Stimulant; Nicotine Derivatives and Metabolites; |
| Boiling Point | 145 - 150°C/3 mm |
| Applications | S-(-)-Cotinine is a major metabolite of Nicotine (N412450) in humans. It is a carcinogen. This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs) |
| References | Thompson, J.A., et al.: J. Chromatog., 231, 53 (1982); Seeman, J.I., et al.: J. Org. Chem., 51, 1548 (1986); Nakajima, M., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 24, 1212 (1996) |