Description

Butyrylcholine Chloride is a high-purity cholinergic agonist and a critical biochemical reagent. It serves as a specific substrate for the enzyme butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), making it indispensable for research and diagnostic applications. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, clinical diagnostics, and biochemical studies in academic and industrial laboratories globally.

Application

• Enzyme Substrate for Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE): Primary substrate used in kinetic studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and the characterization of BChE activity.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Used in diagnostic kits and assays to measure BChE levels in human plasma or serum, which is a biomarker for liver function, pesticide exposure, and certain genetic conditions.
• Pharmacological Research: Employed in screening and evaluating potential inhibitors of BChE for therapeutic applications in neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
• Toxicology Studies: Applied in research to assess the impact of organophosphates, nerve agents, and other toxins on cholinesterase activity.
• Biochemical Reagent: A key component in buffer solutions and reaction mixtures for standardizing enzymatic assays and research protocols.
• Quality Control in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a reference standard in the QC testing of drugs that target the cholinergic system.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyrylcholine Chloride
CAS No.	2963-78-2
Molecular Formula	C9H20ClNO2
Molecular Weight	209.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyrylcholine Chloride; Butanoylcholine Chloride; 2-Butanoyloxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium Chloride; (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium Chloride Butyrate; BChE Substrate; Choline Butyrate Ester Chloride; Butyroylcholine Chloride
EINECS	220-985-3

Quality Control

Our Butyrylcholine Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Freely soluble in water

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