Is Arecoline vegetarian?
Arecoline
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Arecoline is a cholinergic alkaloid naturally occurring in areca (betel) nuts from the areca palm, known for its stimulant and psychoactive effects when the nut is chewed.
| Also known as | 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid 1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methyl- methyl ester, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methyl-, methyl ester, Nicotinic acid 1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methyl- methyl ester, Nicotinic acid, 1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methyl-, methyl ester |
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| INCI name | Arecoline |
| CAS number | 63-75-2 |
| EC number | 200-565-5 |
| CosIng ID | 28457 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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