
Catalog Number	AR00EF4O
Chemical Name	3-[(2S)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-2-yl]pyridine
CAS Number	581-49-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2
Molecular Weight	160.2157
MDL Number	MFCD01669938
SMILES	C1=CC[C@H](NC1)c1cccnc1

The enantiomer (-)-Anatabine, a natural alkaloid found in certain plants, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis, particularly in the field of asymmetric synthesis. Its chiral nature makes it a valuable tool for creating molecules with specific three-dimensional structures. Chemists utilize (-)-Anatabine as a chiral auxiliary or as a chiral ligand in various reactions to control the stereochemistry of the products. By incorporating (-)-Anatabine into synthetic pathways, researchers can selectively produce enantiomerically pure compounds, which is essential in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. This versatile compound offers a practical and efficient approach to access diverse chiral molecules with high stereochemical control.