Ricinine
SIGMA/SMB00079 - ≥95% (LC/MS-ELSD)
Synonym: Recinine; Ricidine; Ricinin; Ritsinin
CAS Number: 524-40-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8N2O2
Molecular Weight: 164.16
MDL Number: MFCD00171320
Linear Formula: C8H8N2O2
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | metabolomics vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products |
| assay | ≥95% (LC/MS-ELSD) |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C8H8N2O2/c1-10-4-3-7(1 |
| InChI key | PETSAYFQSGAEQY-UHFFFAOYSA |
| SMILES string | COC1=C(C#N)C(=O)N(C)C=C1 |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Symbol |  GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 25 |
| Safety Statements | 45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95% (LC/MS-ELSD) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352205 |