Description

Acetylcholine Chloride is a high-purity, pharmaceutically relevant salt of the essential neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This compound is critical for research and development in neuroscience, pharmacology, and drug discovery, serving as a fundamental tool for studying cholinergic systems. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical manufacturers, academic research institutions, and diagnostic kit producers for applications ranging from biochemical assays to the development of therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material or reference standard in the synthesis of cholinergic drugs and neurological agents.
• Biochemical Research: Essential reagent for in vitro and in vivo studies of acetylcholine receptors, neurotransmission, and signal transduction pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Used in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits for assessing acetylcholinesterase activity and related enzymatic functions.
• Cell Culture & Physiology: Applied in cell-based assays to investigate the effects of cholinergic stimulation on various cell types and tissues.
• Neuroscience Probes: Serves as a tool compound for electrophysiology experiments and mapping cholinergic pathways in the nervous system.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetylcholine Chloride
CAS No.	60-31-1
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClNO2
Molecular Weight	181.66 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Acetoxyethyl)trimethylammonium Chloride; ACh Chloride; Acetylcholine Hydrochloride; O-Acetylcholine Chloride; 2-(Acetyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium Chloride; Choline Acetate Ester Chloride
EINECS	200-468-8

Quality Control

Our Acetylcholine Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and pharmaceutical use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a 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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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