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Carbachol, 98.3%
Carbachol, CAS # 51-83-2, is a parasympathomimetic that acts on acetylcholine receptors. | CAS: 51-83-2 | C6H15ClN2O2 | 182.65 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L0667403
Description
Carbachol is a cholinergic agonist and is used for the treatment of glaucoma. It is also used as ophthalmic solution (eye drops) during ophthalmic surgery.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- Carbachol is an ammonium salt and a choline ester that acts on both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors
- Carbachol activates the sympathetic nervous system; it leads to intracellular increases in Ca2+ and activates associated signaling pathways
- Carbachol is not degraded by the cholinesterases
Application
- Carbachol can inhibit apoptotic cell death, making it useful for the study of cell survival and growth in laboratory settings
- Carbachol can be used for laboratory research of any biological pathway that depends on acetylcholine, including sleep cycles and motor control
Specifications
| Carbachol | |
| ∽210°C (decomposition) | |
| MFCD00012011 | |
| UN2811 | |
| Hygroscopic | |
| carbachol, carbamoylcholine chloride, carbachol chloride, carbacholine, carbocholine, jestryl, doryl, carbamylcholine chloride, miostat, isopto carbachol | |
| AIXAANGOTKPUOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl carbamate chloride | |
| 5831 | |
| 182.65 |
| 51-83-2 | |
| C6H15ClN2O2 | |
| 1 g | |
| 3917459 | |
| 14,1779 | |
| Soluble in water and dimethyl sulfoxide. | |
| [Cl-].C[N+](C)(C)CCOC(N)=O | |
| 182.65 | |
| CHEBI:3385 | |
| 98.3% |
Chemical Identifiers
| 51-83-2 | |
| 182.65 | |
| AIXAANGOTKPUOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 5831 | |
| 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl carbamate chloride |
| C6H15ClN2O2 | |
| MFCD00012011 | |
| carbachol, carbamoylcholine chloride, carbachol chloride, carbacholine, carbocholine, jestryl, doryl, carbamylcholine chloride, miostat, isopto carbachol | |
| CHEBI:3385 | |
| [Cl-].C[N+](C)(C)CCOC(N)=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H300
Fatal if swallowed.
P264b-P270-P301+P310-P330-P501c
H300-H500
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 200-127-3
RTECSNumber : GA0875000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only