Description

Acetylcholine Perchlorate is a high-purity, crystalline salt of the essential neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This compound is a critical reagent in neuroscience and pharmacological research, serving as a potent cholinergic agonist for receptor studies and signal transduction pathway analysis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and diagnostic manufacturers for applications requiring precise biochemical activity.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: As a standard agonist for activating nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in neuronal cell cultures and tissue preparations.
• Pharmacological Screening: Used in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays to identify and characterize new cholinergic drugs or receptor antagonists.
• Biochemical Standard: Serves as a reference standard in analytical methods like HPLC and LC-MS for quantifying acetylcholine levels in biological samples.
• Signal Transduction Studies: Employed to study downstream effects of cholinergic receptor activation, including calcium mobilization and kinase activity.
• Diagnostic Development: A key component in the development of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) kits for neurological conditions.
• Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) Assays: Used as a substrate in enzymatic assays to measure AChE activity and inhibitor efficacy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetylcholine Perchlorate
CAS No.	927-86-6
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClNO5
Molecular Weight	229.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetylcholine Chloride Perchlorate; (2-Acetoxyethyl)trimethylammonium Perchlorate; ACh Perchlorate; O-Acetylcholine Perchlorate; 2-(Acetyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium Perchlorate; Ethanaminium, 2-(acetyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-, perchlorate; Acetylcholine Perchlorate Salt
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Acetylcholine Perchlorate is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for critical research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting compliance with in-house specifications for research-grade materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong oxidizer; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment and separate from incompatible materials such as reducing agents and organic compounds.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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