Description

4-Azidoatropine Methiodide is a specialized chemical derivative of atropine, featuring an azido functional group. This compound is primarily valued as a high-potency biochemical tool for receptor research and photolabeling studies in neuropharmacology. It is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, particularly those focused on muscarinic acetylcholine receptor characterization and the development of targeted therapeutic agents.

Application

• Photaffinity Labeling Probe: A key reagent for covalently tagging and studying muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs) due to its photoactivatable azido group.
• Biochemical Research: Used in mechanistic studies to investigate ligand-receptor interactions, binding sites, and receptor structure-function relationships.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Serves as a critical intermediate or tool compound in the design and synthesis of novel cholinergic agents and targeted therapies.
• Neuroscience Studies: Employed in experimental models to probe the role of specific receptor subtypes in neurological functions and disorders.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in method development and quality control for related pharmaceutical compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Azidoatropine Methiodide
CAS No.	90991-00-7
Molecular Formula	C18H23IN4O3
Molecular Weight	470.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Azidotropine Tropic Acid Methyl Iodide; 3α-(3-Azidobenzoyloxy)tropane Methiodide; N-Methyl-4-azidotropinium Iodide Tropate; 8-Methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl 3-azido-2-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoate Methiodide; Atropine-4-azido Methiodide; 4-Azido-atropine Methiodide
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Quality Control

Our 4-Azidoatropine Methiodide is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, ensuring reliable performance in your critical experiments.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants and an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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