(S)-(-)-Nicotine is utilized as a therapeutic agent to eliminate smoking with the damage it does to health. It is widely used as a drug to enhance the memory or other cognition functions, which is second to caffeine. Lesser levels of nicotine given in the form of gum, may help to eliminate smoking.
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General Description
• L-Nicotine is a naturally occuring alkaloid in the nightshade family of plants
• It is also known as 3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)pyridine or (S)-(-)-nicotine
Applications
• L-Nicotine has been shown in studies to alleviate smoking habits
• It has also been shown to enhance cognitive functions such as memory
• Studies show that lower levels of nicotine in the form of gum may also help eliminate smoking habits