Ricinine

Name:
Ricinine
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	1,2-dihydro-4-methoxy-1-methyl-2-oxonicotinonitrile
M Formula:	C8H8O2N2
Properties:
White, crystalline alkaloid. Slightly soluble in water, chloroform, and ether. Mp 201.5C, sublimes 170–180C (20 mm Hg).
Derivation:
From castor oil seeds and leaves.
Hazard:
Toxic by ingestion.
Use:
Biochemical research.