Description

Butyrylcholine Perchlorate is a high-purity, specialized chemical salt primarily used as a critical substrate in enzymatic research and diagnostic applications. Its value lies in its role as a selective substrate for the enzyme butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), enabling precise biochemical assays and studies related to neurological function and toxicology. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science sectors who require reliable, well-characterized reagents for developing tests and studying cholinergic systems.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate for Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE): Primary use as a specific substrate in kinetic studies and activity assays for BChE.
• In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Reagents: A key component in the formulation of clinical chemistry reagents for measuring BChE activity in human serum, used as a liver function and pesticide exposure biomarker.
• Neuropharmacology Research: Employed in research to investigate the effects of drugs, toxins, and diseases on the cholinergic system and cholinesterase enzyme activity.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Used in developing and validating high-throughput screening (HTS) assays for drug discovery targeting cholinesterases.
• Toxicology Studies: Applied in studies assessing exposure to organophosphate and carbamate pesticides, which are potent cholinesterase inhibitors.
• Quality Control Reference Standard: Serves as a purity reference or calibration standard in pharmaceutical and diagnostic manufacturing quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyrylcholine Perchlorate
CAS No.	20292-68-6
Molecular Formula	C9H20ClNO5
Molecular Weight	257.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Butanoylcholine Perchlorate; Butyrylcholine Perchlorate Salt; 2-Butanoyloxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium Perchlorate; Butyrylcholine Chloride Perchlorate (common misnomer); BChE Substrate; Choline Butyrate Perchlorate; Butyrylthiocholine Perchlorate (related compound); (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium Perchlorate Butyrate
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Quality Control

Our Butyrylcholine Perchlorate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and assay, identification by IR and NMR spectroscopy, and tests for specific impurities and residual solvents, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and results is provided with every shipment.

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 a strong oxidizer; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment and separate from combustible materials and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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