Nornicotine |
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(Also known as: dimethylnicotine) |
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Plant alkaloid related to nicotine (metabolite) that can be used to control various soft-bodied insect pests | |
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Aphids including Green peach aphid; Thrips; Mealy bugs | |
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Beans; Spinach; Turnips; Apples | |
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UK regulatory status |
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No UK approval for use |
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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Chemical structure |
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Nornicotine is a chiral molecule | |
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C₉H₁₂N₂ | |
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C1CC(NC1)C2=CN=CC=C2 | |
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C1C[C@H](NC1)C2=CN=CC=C2 | |
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MYKUKUCHPMASKF-VIFPVBQESA-N | |
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InChI=1S/C9H12N2/c1-3-8(7-10-5-1)9-4-2-6-11-9/h1,3,5,7,9,11H,2,4,6H2/t9-/m0/s1 | |
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Insecticide, Metabolite | |
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Broad spectrum and fast acting. Mainly respiratory action but some contact and stomach activity | |
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3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]pyridine | |
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3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]pyridine | |
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3-(2S)-2-pyrrolidinylpyridine | |
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Yellow coloured viscous liquid with amine type odour |
Can be a metabolite of: |
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Does not absort at wavelengths >290nm | Q3 Q = Miscellaneous internet resources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Literature estimates of Koc range 14-500 mL g⁻¹ | ||||||||||
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Low risk | Q3 Q = Miscellaneous internet resources Based on LogP < 33 = Unverified data of known source |
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Intravenous LD₅₀ = 3.41 mg kg⁻¹ | V3 V = ChemID online databases / IPCS INCHEM (ChemID; IPCS INCHEM ) Mouse3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Intraperitoneal LD₅₀ = 14.66 mg kg⁻¹ | V3 V = ChemID online databases / IPCS INCHEM (ChemID; IPCS INCHEM ) Mouse3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Very toxic by inhalation and ingestion - may be fatal Nicotinic exposure may cause various adverse health effects |
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Hygroscopic IMDG Transport Code is usually 6.1 |
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T+ - Very toxic: R26/28, R68 Xi - Irritant: R35/36/37 |
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Packaging Group III (minor danger) |
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Record last updated: | 24/02/2021 |
Contact: | aeru@herts.ac.uk |
Please cite as: | Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242 |