Actinidine

Actinidine
IUPAC name

(S)-4,7-Dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-
5H-cyclopenta[c]pyridine
Identifiers
CAS number 524-03-8 Y
ChemSpider 61533 Y
KEGG C09910 Y
ChEBI CHEBI:2443 Y
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Properties
Molecular formula C10H13N
Molar mass 147.219 g/mol
Melting point

<25 °C
Boiling point

100-103 °C at 9 mmHg[1]
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Actinidine is a pyridine derivative found in the essential oil of valerian (Valeriana officinalis) root[2] and Actinidia polygama (silver vine). Actinidine is also a pheromone for a variety of insects.[3] Actinidine is a cat attractant, with similar effects as nepetalactone, the active compound found in catnip.

References

  1. ^ Sakan, Takeo; Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan, 1959, V32, P315-16.
  2. ^ Janot MM, Guilhem J, Contz O, Venera G, Cionga E. (1979). "Contribution to the study of valerian alcaloids (Valeriana officinalis, L.): actinidine and naphthyridylmethylketone, a new alkaloid (article in French)". Ann. Pharm. Fr. 37 (9–10): 413–420. PMID 547813. 
  3. ^ Pherobase listing for actinidine