synthesis of nicotine
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Nicotine is a potent parasympathomimeticstimulant and an alkaloid found in thenightshade family of plants.[4] Nicotine acts as a receptor agonist at most nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs),[5][6] except at two nicotinic receptor subunits (nAChRα9and nAChRα10) where it acts as a receptor antagonist.[5] Nicotine is found in the leaves of Nicotiana rustica, in amounts of 2–14%; in the tobacco plant, Nicotiana tabacum; inDuboisia hopwoodii; and in Asclepias
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Nicotine is a molecule, alkaloid, naturally produced by some Solanaceae.
The brownish coloration of liquid nicotine is a natural process that is produced upon exposure to light, heat and oxygen.
The liquid, when freshly synthesized is colourless, so is the nicotine extracted from tobacco leaves, after purification
The brownish coloration of liquid nicotine is a natural process that is produced upon exposure to light, heat and oxygen.
The liquid, when freshly synthesized is colourless, so is the nicotine extracted from tobacco leaves, after purification
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