| Bioactivity | N-Methylcytisine (Caulophylline), a tricyclic quinolizidine alkaloid, exerts hypoglycaemic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. N-methylcytisine is a selective ligand of nicotinic receptors of acetylcholine in the central nervous system and has a high affinity (Kd = 50 nM) to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) from squid optical ganglia[1][2]. |
| Name | N-Methylcytisine |
| CAS | 486-86-2 |
| Formula | C12H16N2O |
| Molar Mass | 204.27 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |