Description

Benzoylcholine Iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt derivative of choline, widely recognized for its pharmacological activity as a potent muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. This compound is of significant value in neuroscience and pharmacological research for studying cholinergic systems and receptor subtypes. It serves as a critical research chemical for scientists and R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors investigating neurotransmission, drug mechanisms, and neurological disorders.

Application

• Pharmacological Research: Used as a selective agonist for muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs) in neuropharmacology studies.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in in vitro and ex vivo assays to stimulate cholinergic pathways and measure cellular responses.
• Neuroscience Studies: A key tool for investigating the role of the parasympathetic nervous system, smooth muscle contraction, and glandular secretion.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Serves as a reference standard and active compound in screening for new cholinergic drugs or antidotes.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in university and government labs for fundamental research on receptor function and signal transduction.
• Diagnostic Agent Development: Potential use in developing diagnostic tools for conditions related to cholinergic dysfunction.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoylcholine Iodide
CAS No.	17518-43-3
Molecular Formula	C12H18INO2
Molecular Weight	335.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoylcholine Iodide; (2-Benzoyloxyethyl)trimethylammonium Iodide; 2-[(Benzoyloxy)ethyl]trimethylammonium Iodide; Benzoyl Choline Iodide; NSC 83675; BChI; BzChI; Trimethyl(2-benzoyloxyethyl)ammonium Iodide
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Quality Control

Our Benzoylcholine Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency for research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and stored in a dark location to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.