Isolation of 1-(1'-2' S-Nornicotino)-1-deoxy-β-D-fructofuranose and Its Formation in Flue-curing Process of Tobacco Leaves

Abstract

1-(1'-2' S-Nornicotino)-1-deoxy-β-D-fructofuranose was first isolated from flue-cured leaves of Cherry Red tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum, cv. Bright Yellow. Its structure was established spectrometrically and synthetically. This substance was shown to be formed from nornicotine during flue-curing. Its smoking effect was mild.