For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
Acetylcholine iodide (Cat.No:I018000) is a quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of acetylcholine with iodomethane. It is a white crystalline powder used in biochemical research to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and study the effects of acetylcholine on muscle and nerve tissue. Acetylcholine iodide is also used in the development of drugs for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders.
| Catalog Number | I018000 |
| CAS Number | 2260-50-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C₇H₁₆INO₂ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Endogenous Metabolite |
| IUPAC Name | 2-acetyloxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium;iodide |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H16NO2.HI/c1-7(9)10-6-5-8(2,3)4;/h5-6H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 |
| InChIKey | SMBBQHHYSLHDHF-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| SMILES | CC(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C.[I-] |
| Reference | [1]. MEITES J, et al. Induction and maintenance of mammary growth and lactation in rats with acetylcholine or epinephrine. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1959 Apr;100(4):750-4. |
