Description

Xylocholine is a cholinergic agent and a quaternary ammonium compound with significant pharmacological research interest. Its primary value lies in its role as a potent and selective agonist for muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, making it a critical tool compound in neuroscience and drug discovery. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, particularly for studying cholinergic signaling pathways and developing new therapeutic agents for neurological conditions.

Application

• Pharmacological Research: Used as a standard reference agonist in studies investigating the function and modulation of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).
• Drug Discovery & Development: Serves as a key intermediate or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the synthesis and screening of novel cholinergic drugs.
• Neuroscience Studies: Employed in vitro and in vivo to model cholinergic system activity, aiding in the understanding of cognitive function and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Biochemical Assays: Acts as a ligand in receptor binding assays and functional tests to determine agonist potency and efficacy.
• Academic Research: A fundamental compound for university and institutional labs focusing on neuropharmacology and autonomic nervous system physiology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Xylocholine
CAS No.	669-50-1
Molecular Formula	C7H18NO2+
Molecular Weight	148.22 g/mol (cation)
Synonyms	Xylocholine; (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium 3,5-Dimethylbenzoate; 3,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid 2-Hydroxyethyltrimethylammonium Ester; TM 6; Trimethyl(2-((3,5-dimethylbenzoyl)oxy)ethyl)ammonium
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Quality Control

Our Xylocholine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and development applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

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

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	≤ 20 ppm

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