Actinidine

Actinidine

Names
IUPAC name (S)-4,7-Dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[c]pyridine
Identifiers
CAS Number	524-03-8
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:2443
ChemSpider	61533
KEGG	C09910
InChI InChI=1S/C10H13N/c1-7-3-4-9-8(2)5-11-6-10(7)9/h5-7H,3-4H2,1-2H3/t7-/m0/s1 Key: ZHQQRIUYLMXDPP-ZETCQYMHSA-N InChI=1/C10H13N/c1-7-3-4-9-8(2)5-11-6-10(7)9/h5-7H,3-4H2,1-2H3/t7-/m0/s1 Key: ZHQQRIUYLMXDPP-ZETCQYMHBZ
SMILES C[C@@H](CC1)C2=C1C(C)=CN=C2 n1cc(c2c(c1)[C@H](CC2)C)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H13N
Molar mass	147.22 g·mol^−1
Melting point	< 25 °C (77 °F; 298 K)
Boiling point	100 to 103 °C (212 to 217 °F; 373 to 376 K) at 9 mmHg[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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. Actinidine is a cat attractant, with effects like those of 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.