Acetylcholine chloride, Endogenous neurotransmitter (ab120469)
Key features and details
- Endogenous neurotransmitter active at acetylcholine receptors
- CAS Number: 60-31-1
- Soluble in water to 100 mM, in DMSO to 100 mM and in ethanol to 75 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Acetylcholine chloride, Endogenous neurotransmitter -
Description
Endogenous neurotransmitter active at acetylcholine receptors -
Alternative names
- ACh
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Biological description
Endogenous neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Displays activity at the nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. Also implicated in numerous non-neuronal roles.
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General notes
Please note this compound is extremely hygroscopic. Exposure to moist air should be avoided.
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CAS Number
60-31-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
2-(Acetyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium chloride -
Molecular weight
181.66 -
Molecular formula
C7H16ClNO2 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 100 mM, in DMSO to 100 mM and in ethanol to 75 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
Cl.[CH2-][N+](C)(C)CCOC(=O)C -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
