Description

Acetylcholine Iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt and a stable, crystalline form of the essential neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This compound is critical for research and development in neuropharmacology and biochemistry, serving as a reliable reference standard and a key reagent. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of diagnostic kits for studying cholinergic systems, receptor binding assays, and enzyme kinetics.

Application

• Neuropharmacological Research: Used as a reference standard and agonist in studies of nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Serves as a critical substrate for acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity and inhibition assays.
• Diagnostic Manufacturing: Employed in the production of clinical diagnostic kits for neurological conditions.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A fundamental tool for investigating synaptic transmission, signal transduction, and cognitive function.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Used in the screening and development of new drugs targeting Alzheimer's disease, myasthenia gravis, and other cholinergic disorders.
• Quality Control (QC) Standard: Acts as a high-purity calibration standard for analytical methods in pharmaceutical QC laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetylcholine Iodide
CAS No.	2260-50-6
Molecular Formula	C7H16INO2
Molecular Weight	273.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetylcholine Iodide Salt; (2-Acetoxyethyl)trimethylammonium Iodide; ACh Iodide; Iodide of Acetylcholine; Acetylcholine Iodide Hydrate; 2-(Acetyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium Iodide; Ethanaminium, 2-(acetyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-, iodide (1:1)
EINECS	218-848-8

Quality Control

Our Acetylcholine Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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