Synonyms: (2-Acetoxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride; Methacholine chloride
CAS Number: 62-51-1
Formula: C8H18ClNO2
Formula Weight: 195.69
Linear Formula: CH3COOCH(CH3)CH2N(Cl)(CH3)3
MDL No.: MFCD00011817
Purity: >=98% (TLC)
Melting Point: 171-173 C (lit.)
Storage: -20C
Beilstein Registry Number: 4162373
EC Number: 200-537-2
UNSPSC Code: 12352200
Application: Acetyl-beta-methylcholine (methacholine), an analog of acetylcholine, is use as a receptor agonist to study processes such as airway hyperresponsiveness associated with asthma.
Biochem/physiol Actions: Metabolically stable analog of acetylcholine; muscarinic agonist. Its ability to constrict airway smooth muscle is used to assess bronchial reactivity in the laboratory and clinically.
RTECS: BR5250000
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 3
R Codes: 22-36/37/38
S Codes: 26-36
IOD Codes: Xn
Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements: P261-P305 + P351 + P338