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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H8N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.16
NACRES:
NA.25
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
MDL number:
assay
≥95% (LC/MS-ELSD)
form
solid
application(s)
metabolomics
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
COC1=C(C#N)C(=O)N(C)C=C1
InChI
1S/C8H8N2O2/c1-10-4-3-7(12-2)6(5-9)8(10)11/h3-4H,1-2H3
InChI key
PETSAYFQSGAEQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Ricinine is an alkaloidal toxin primarily sourced from castor beans (Ricinus communis). It belongs to the piperidine alkaloids group and contains a cyano group in its structure that contributes to its toxicity.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Dueto its toxicity, ricinine possesses insecticidal, antibacterial, and antifungalproperties against many species. It serves as a preliminary biomarker for therapid detection of ricin in blood and urine samples.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Oral
Storage Class
6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
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