Cotinine

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.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.773.812.180

MeSH Unique ID: D003367

Registry Number: K5161X06LL

Entry Terms:

• Scotine

Previous Indexing:

• Pyridines (1974)
• Pyrrolidinones (1969-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Indicators and Reagents

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Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Pyrrolidines
Pyrrolidinones
Cotinine