Cotinine [kotinin]

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Terms

Scotine

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Definition

The N-glucuronide conjugate of cotinine is a major urinary metabolite of NICOTINE. It thus serves as a biomarker of exposure to tobacco SMOKING. It has CNS stimulating properties.

DUI
D003367 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0005249
CAS
2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-5-(3-pyridinyl)-, (S)-
Previous indexing
Pyridines (1974); Pyrrolidinones (1969-1974)
History note
91(75); was see under PYRROLIDINONES 1975-90
Public note
91; was see under PYRROLIDINONES 1975-90