Nemertelline is a neurotoxic tetra-pyridine compound originally found in the marine hoplonemertine worm Amphiporus angulatus. These worms produce a variety of toxins which are used both in hunting their prey and in defending themselves from predators. Interest in potential application of this compound as an antifouling agent for boats and other marine installations has led to attempts to produce it synthetically by convenient routes.

CAS：59697-14-2
中文别名：
英文别名：3,2\':3\',2\'\':4\'\',3\'\'\'-quaterpyridine;Nemertellin;3,2\':3\',2\'\':4\'\',3\'\'\'-Tetrapyridyl;Nemertelline;
分子式：C20H14N4
分子量：310.352
精确质量：310.122
Psa：51.56
Logp：4.2676

密度：1.202 g/cm3
沸点：482.9ºC at 760 mmHg
闪点：214.6ºC
折射率：1.634