Description

β-Pilocarpine is a naturally occurring alkaloid and a potent muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. This compound is of significant commercial and research interest due to its well-established pharmacological activity. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced chemical synthesis sectors for development and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): Key intermediate or active component in the synthesis of ophthalmic solutions for glaucoma treatment.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or tool compound in pharmacological studies targeting muscarinic receptors.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a chiral building block or precursor in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules.
• Veterinary Medicine: Potential use in veterinary ophthalmic preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Pilocarpine
CAS No.	531-35-1
Molecular Formula	C11H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	208.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Pilocarpine; (3S,4R)-3-Ethyl-4-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; Pilocarpine Base; Isopilocarpine; (3S-cis)-3-Ethyl-dihydro-4-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]-2(3H)-furanone; Ocusert Pilo
EINECS	208-528-7

Quality Control

Our β-Pilocarpine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide material suitable for pharmaceutical research and development, with specifications aligned with industry pharmacopeial standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to ensure full traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Specific Rotation	+80° to +90° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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