API Process Intermediates & Related Compounds

Rac-Cotinine

Name: Rac-Cotinine
Brand: Zemixal
SKU: ZX-039465

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Order Rac-Cotinine (CAS 15569-85-4) online at Zemixal. Lab and bulk packs, batch COA, fast global delivery. Catalogue no. ZX-039465.

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CAS number15569-85-4

FormulaC₁₀H₁₂N₂O

Molar mass176.21 g/mol

Physical formSolid

HS code2933

InChIKeyUIKROCXWUNQSPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

IUPAC name1-methyl-5-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-2-one

About Rac-Cotinine

Zemixal supplies Rac-Cotinine within its pharma Intermediates & Building Blocks portfolio. For your records, the material is defined by CAS 15569-85-4, formula C10H12N2O and molar mass 176.21 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.

Use cases we see most often

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Safe handling

Hazard communication follows GHS (Warning: H302, H315 and H319). Our SDS lists exposure controls and first-aid measures.

Order it in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs or ask for a bulk quotation. You receive a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS with each order. Add it to your quote list and our team replies with price, lead time and shipping options within one business day.

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Nicotine Hemisulfate standards

Typical uses

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Applications

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and QC Research Labs and Universities

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of Rac-Cotinine
Product name	Rac-Cotinine
Catalogue number	ZX-039465
CAS number	15569-85-4
IUPAC name	1-methyl-5-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-2-one
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₂N₂O
Molar mass	176.21 g/mol
Exact mass	176.095
Physical form	Solid
XLogP3	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
Topological polar surface area	33.2 Å²
HS code	2933
InChIKey	UIKROCXWUNQSPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CN1C(CCC1=O)C2=CN=CC=C2
PubChem CID	408
Synonyms	(+-)-Cotinine, 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-5-(3-pyridinyl)-, (+/-)-Cotinine, (S)-1-Methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-2-pyrrolidinone, 1-Methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)pyrrolidin-2-one

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

Irritant or harmful

Signal word Warning

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of Rac-Cotinine
10 mg	Quoted on request
25 mg	Quoted on request
50 mg	Quoted on request
100 mg	Quoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about Rac-Cotinine

Which CAS number identifies Rac-Cotinine?

Rac-Cotinine is registered under CAS 15569-85-4. You may also see it listed as (+-)-Cotinine, 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-5-(3-pyridinyl)-, (+/-)-Cotinine. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-039465.

What are the formula and molar mass of Rac-Cotinine?

For Rac-Cotinine, its formula is C10H12N2O and its molar mass is 176.21 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-methyl-5-pyridin-3-ylpyrrolidin-2-one. InChIKey UIKROCXWUNQSPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.

How is Rac-Cotinine used in pharmaceutical QC?

Rac-Cotinine is a characterised reference material linked to Nicotine Hemisulfate. Laboratories use it to identify and quantify this impurity during method development and validation, stability work, batch release testing and regulatory submissions.

What grade and pack sizes are available for Rac-Cotinine?

The grade and assay are confirmed on the quotation and the batch COA. Standard packs are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.

Which documents come with Rac-Cotinine?

Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.

Can Zemixal ship Rac-Cotinine to my country?

Yes. Because Rac-Cotinine is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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