Actinidine

Chembox new
Name = Actinidine
ImageFile = Actinidine chemical structure.png ImageName = Line Structure
ImageFile1 = Actinidine Space-Filling.png ImageName1 = Space-filling
IUPACName = (S)-4,7-Dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-
5H-cyclopenta [c] pyridine
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 524-03-8
SMILES = C [C@@H] (CC1)C2=C1C(C)=CN=C2
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = C₁₀H₁₃N
MolarMass = 147.219 g/mol
Density =
MeltingPt =<25 °C
BoilingPt = 100-103 °C at 9 mmHg [Sakan, Takeo; "Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan", 1959, V32, P315-16.]

Actinidine is a pyridine derivative found in the essential oil of valerian ("Valeriana officinalis") root [cite journal
author = Janot MM, Guilhem J, Contz O, Venera G, Cionga E.
year = 1979
title = Contribution to the study of valerian alcaloids ("Valeriana officinalis", L.): actinidine and naphthyridylmethylketone, a new alkaloid (article in French)
journal = Ann. Pharm. Fr.
volume = 37
issue = 9-10
pages = 413–420
pmid = 547813] and "Actinidia polygama" (silver vine). Actinidine is also a pheromone for a variety of insects. [ [http://www.pherobase.com/database/compound/compounds-detail-actinidine.php Pherobase listing for actinidine] ] Actinidine is a cat attractant, with similar effects as nepetalactone, the active compound found in catnip.

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