Description

Acetylthiocholine Substrate For Acetylc is a high-purity biochemical reagent specifically designed as a chromogenic substrate for the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE). This compound is critical for accurate enzymatic assays, enabling the quantitative measurement of AChE activity in research and diagnostic applications. It is an essential tool for professionals in pharmaceutical research, neurotoxicology, environmental monitoring, and clinical diagnostics who require reliable and sensitive detection methods.

Application

• Enzymatic Assay Substrate: Primary chromogenic substrate for the spectrophotometric determination of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity.
• Neurotoxicity Screening: Used in high-throughput assays to detect and quantify the inhibitory effects of pesticides, nerve agents, and other neurotoxic compounds on AChE.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Employed in diagnostic kits for the detection of conditions related to cholinergic function and for monitoring cholinesterase levels in blood.
• Pharmacological Research: Essential for in vitro studies evaluating the efficacy and mechanism of action of new drugs targeting the cholinergic system.
• Environmental Monitoring: Applied in biosensor development and field test kits for the rapid detection of organophosphate and carbamate pesticide contamination in water and soil.
• Biochemical Research: Used in fundamental studies of enzyme kinetics, inhibition constants (Ki), and the structural-functional relationship of cholinesterases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetylthiocholine Substrate For Acetylc
CAS No.	4468-05-7
Molecular Formula	C7H16BrNO2S
Molecular Weight	242.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetylthiocholine Bromide; Acetylthiocholine; (2-Acetylthioethyl)trimethylammonium Bromide; ATCh; ATC; AChS; Acetylthiocholine Iodide Salt (common related form); S-Acetylthiocholine
EINECS	224-719-7

Quality Control

Our Acetylthiocholine Substrate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive enzymatic assays. Each lot is characterized to meet stringent specifications for purity and identity, typical of research-grade biochemicals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay results, and spectroscopic data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term stability, consider storage under desiccant.

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%
Solubility	Clear, colorless solution in water

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