Description

Bethanechol is a parasympathomimetic choline carbamate that selectively stimulates muscarinic receptors. This compound is of significant commercial and pharmaceutical importance due to its specific action on the smooth muscle of the urinary bladder and gastrointestinal tract. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical industry for the formulation of therapeutic agents, as well as by research institutions for biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient: Key component in medications for urinary retention and postoperative ileus.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a selective muscarinic receptor agonist in pharmacological and neurological studies.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Intermediate Synthesis: Utilized in the research and development of novel cholinergic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bethanechol
CAS No.	590-63-6
Molecular Formula	C7H17N2O2+ Cl-
Molecular Weight	196.68 g/mol (free base)
Synonyms	Bethanechol Chloride; Urecholine; (2-Hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium Chloride Carbamate; Carbamylmethylcholine; Myotonachol; Duvoid; Bethanecholum; 2-[(Aminocarbonyl)oxy]-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium Chloride
EINECS	209-683-1

Quality Control

Our Bethanechol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤1.5%

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