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Preferred IUPAC name
1,2,5,6-Tetrahydropyridine-3-carboxylic acid | |
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3D model (
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PubChem
CID
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Properties | |
C6H9NO2 | |
Molar mass | 127.143 g·mol−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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Guvacine is an hydrogenated pyridine alkaloid found in areca nuts. [1] It is the N- demethylated derivative of arecaidine and the product of ester hydrolysis of guvacoline, both of which are also found in areca nuts as well. It is also an inhibitor of gamma-aminobutyric acid uptake. Lime is said to hydrolyse guvacoline to guvacine. [2]