Nicotine is an allelochemical. All plants naturally produce scores of these chemicals to protect them from herbivores, pests or contesting plants, to grow and to reproduce. Very little research has been made into allelochemicals (apart from nicotine!) but what little has been performed suggests that many could be toxic (in the appropriate dose) or even carcinogenic.
Nicotine is produced by the tobacco plant to repel pests. Nicotinic pesticide is approved for organic farming use.
Additionally, the pharmaceutical industry is trialling nicotine-based drugs to treat a range of medical conditions from obesity, dementia and psychotic disorders, as well as for pain relief.
P.S. Nicotinic acid is a byproduct of the oxidation (burning) of nicotine. It is also known as niacin and Vitamin B3.
Nicotine
Yes, nicotine is able to pass through the blood-brain barrier, which is why it can have effects on the brain and central nervous system. This property contributes to the addictive nature of nicotine.
Nicotine is non-addictive
Yes, nicotine patches do contain nicotine.
Alternative sources of nicotine besides tobacco include nicotine pouches, nicotine gums, lozenges, nicotine patches, and nicotine inhalers. These products deliver nicotine without burning tobacco, helping users avoid smoke, tar, and harmful combustion byproducts.
There is no nicotine in Marijuana, nicotine is in cigarettes.
Alternative sources of nicotine aside from tobacco include: Synthetic Nicotine – Lab-created nicotine that’s chemically identical to natural nicotine but contains no tobacco. – Common in tobacco-free nicotine pouches, gums, and vapes. Nicotine from Other Plants – Small amounts of nicotine occur naturally in plants like tomatoes, eggplants, and potatoes. – However, these sources are not commercially viable for nicotine extraction. Key takeaway: Synthetic nicotine is the only practical, scalable alternative to tobacco-derived nicotine used in modern nicotine products.
Nicotine is colourless
Nicotine.
The symbol for nicotine (a compound) is C10H14N2.
The drugs that includes nicotine is called narcotics (Nicotine)
Some common questions about nicotine that people often have include: What are the health risks associated with nicotine use? How addictive is nicotine? What are the different forms of nicotine products available? How does nicotine affect the body and brain? Is it possible to quit using nicotine?