Description

Propionylcholine Iodide is a high-purity cholinergic compound, a structural analog of acetylcholine. This chemical is valued for its role as a research-grade biochemical tool in neuroscience and pharmacology. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and life science sectors for studying cholinergic systems and developing related therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmacological Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies of acetylcholine receptors and neurotransmission.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Serves as a key substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic and receptor-binding assay kits.
• Neuroscience Studies: Employed in academic and industrial research to investigate the function and modulation of the cholinergic system.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a potential synthetic precursor or model compound in the development of novel cholinergic drugs.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Can be formulated into specialized reagents for clinical diagnostics related to neuromuscular function.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propionylcholine Iodide
CAS No.	2494-55-5
Molecular Formula	C8H18INO2
Molecular Weight	287.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Propanoic acid, 2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonio]ethyl ester, iodide (1:1); 2-Propionyloxyethyltrimethylammonium Iodide; (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium Iodide Propionate Ester; Acetylcholine Propionate Iodide; Propionylcholine Iodide Salt; Choline Propionate Ester Iodide; PChI
EINECS	219-690-9

Quality Control

Our Propionylcholine Iodide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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