Acetylcholine chloride

CAS NO.:60-31-1     

MF: C7H16NO2·Cl        

MW: 181.66    

Nature:White crystalline powder, very hygroscopic, slightly ammonia odor, very salty. Mp149-152℃. 10% of the aqueous solution has a pH of about 5 and is easily decomposed in hot water and alkaline solutions. This product is soluble in water, ethanol and propylene glycol, soluble in chloroform and acetic acid, insoluble in ether. Low toxicity, LD50(rat, oral)2500mg

kg.   

Application: Used as a substrate for the determination of acetylcholinesterase; Clinical use as cholinergic drugs.