Description
A pyridine alkaloid isolated from various species of Nicotiana, particularly N.
tabacum, the alkaloid crystallizes from EtOH in colourless needles. The aqueous
solution is neutral to litmus. In contrast to the other alkaloids of tobacco, it
furnishes a sparingly soluble, crystalline dichromate. It does not decolourize
KMn04'
Chemical Properties
Light Yellow Solid
Uses
Nicotelline is a Nicotine (N412420) related metabolite with potential as an inhibitor of human cytochrome P-450 2A6.
References
Picter, Rotschy., Ber., 34, 696 (1901)
