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Cotinine (also known as (5S)-1-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)pyrrolidin-2-one and Scotine) is the main metabolite of nicotine. It binds to many of the same nicotinic acetylcholine receptors receptors at a lower potency.

Metabolism

Cotinine has a biological half-life of 20 hours.

Physical effects

• Stimulation
• Appetite suppression

Cognitive effects

• Focus enhancement
• Memory enhancement
• Motivation enhancement
• Thought acceleration

See also

• Responsible use
• Stimulants
• Nootropics
• Nicotine
• Substituted pyrrolidine

External links

• Cotinine (Wikipedia)