Bioactivity | RuBiNic is a cage compound based on the photochemistry of Ru-bpy complexes and releases nicotine by irradiation with visible light up to 532 nm. RuBiNic is able to induce action potentials in Retzius neurons with 473 nm laser[1]. |
Name | RuBiNic |
CAS | 1256362-30-7 |
Formula | C40H44Cl2N8Ru |
Molar Mass | 808.81 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Filevich O, et al. A caged nicotine with nanosecond range kinetics and visible light sensitivity. J Inorg Biochem. 2010 Dec;104(12):1248-51. |