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| Summary sheet: Cotinine |
Cotinine (also known as (5S)-1-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)pyrrolidin-2-one and Scotine) is a stimulant alkaloid and the main metabolite of nicotine.
Pharmacology
Cotinine binds to many nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at a lower potency than nicotine.
Metabolism
Cotinine has a biological half-life of 20 hours.
Subjective effects
Disclaimer: The effects listed below cite the Subjective Effect Index (SEI), an open research literature based on anecdotal user reports and the personal analyses of PsychonautWiki contributors. As a result, they should be viewed with a healthy degree of skepticism.
It is also worth noting that these effects will not necessarily occur in a predictable or reliable manner, although higher doses are more liable to induce the full spectrum of effects. Likewise, adverse effects become increasingly likely with higher doses and may include addiction, severe injury, or death ☠.