Acetylcholine chloride(ACh) - ≥99% , CAS No.60-31-1

CAS: 60-31-1 Cat. No.: A111014 Molecular Weight: 181.66 Beilstein Registry Number: 3571875 EC Number: 200-468-8
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GRADE & PURITY ≥99%
Synonyms
ACh | MLS000028640 | NCGC00018123-07 | SCHEMBL40885 | Acetylcholine chloride (USP:INN:BAN:JAN) | Acetylcholine hydrochloride | AI3-51676 | REGID_for_CID_6060 | 2-acetyloxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium chloride | AKOS005111031 | O-Acetylcholine chloride | 2
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A111014-25g
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Why this grade

≥99% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 24 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Acetylcholine chloride, more commonly referred to as just acetylcholine, is a cholinergic neurotransmitter that can induce the opening of calcium channels, as well as act on nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. Acetylcholine plays an important role at many sites in the central nervous system. The compound has been shown to have ophthalmological uses and can be broken down quickly by choliesterases. Studies show that non-neuronal acetylcholine influences many basic cells functions, such as mitosis, cells differentiation, cytoskeletal organization, and cell to cell contact, among other functions.
A cholinergic neurotransmitter that can induce the opening of calcium channels

Specifications

Synonyms
ACh | MLS000028640 | NCGC00018123-07 | SCHEMBL40885 | Acetylcholine chloride (USP:INN:BAN:JAN) | Acetylcholine hydrochloride | AI3-51676 | REGID_for_CID_6060 | 2-acetyloxy-N, N, N-trimethylethanaminium chloride | AKOS005111031 | O-Acetylcholine chloride | 2
Specifications & Purity
≥99%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
Endogenous neurotransmitter. Acts at nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.
Storage
Argon charged, Room temperature
Shipped In
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Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesCC(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]
IUPAC Name2-acetyloxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium;chloride
InChIKeyJUGOREOARAHOCO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
INCHI1S/C7H16NO2.ClH/c1-7(9)10-6-5-8(2,3)4;/h5-6H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
Isomeric SMILES CC(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]
WGK Germany 2
RTECS FZ9800000
Molecular Weight 181.66
Beilstein 3571875
Reaxy-Rn 3571875
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=3571875&ln=

Documentation

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic nitrogen compounds
ClassOrganonitrogen compounds
SubclassQuaternary ammonium salts
Intermediate Tree Nodes Cholines
Direct ParentAcyl cholines
Alternative Parents Tetraalkylammonium salts  Carboxylic acid esters  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Organopnictogen compounds  Organic oxides  Organic chloride salts  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  Amines  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Acyl choline - Tetraalkylammonium salt - Carboxylic acid ester - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic chloride salt - Organic salt - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Amine - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acyl cholines. These are acylated derivatives of choline. Choline or 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium is a quaternary ammonium salt with the chemical formula (CH3)3N+(CH2)2OH.
External Descriptors quaternary ammonium salt
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
CHRM1 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (12690 Activities)
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CHRM5 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M5 (4677 Activities)
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CHRM3 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 (7750 Activities)
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GLP1R Tclin Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (111429 Activities)
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Homo sapiens (32628 Activities)
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SLC5A7 Tchem High-affinity choline transporter (1462 Activities)
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APEX1 Tchem DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) lyase (38016 Activities)
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CBX1 Tbio Chromobox protein homolog 1 (92434 Activities)
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TNNC1 Tclin Troponin, cardiac muscle (276 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)
ampC Beta-lactamase AmpC (62480 Activities)
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (123386 Activities)
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Klebsiella pneumoniae (43867 Activities)
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Staphylococcus aureus (210822 Activities)
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Acinetobacter baumannii (41033 Activities)
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Escherichia coli (133304 Activities)
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Plasmodium falciparum (966862 Activities)
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Cryptococcus neoformans (21258 Activities)
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Candida albicans (78123 Activities)
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Trpc4 Short transient receptor potential channel 4 (1615 Activities)
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vpr Aberrant vpr protein (14595 Activities)
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D2628151Certificate of AnalysisApr 16, 2026 A111014
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D2628146Certificate of AnalysisApr 16, 2026 A111014
D2429095Certificate of AnalysisFeb 05, 2026 A111014
A2609144Certificate of AnalysisDec 31, 2025 A111014
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C2414105Certificate of AnalysisDec 10, 2025 A111014
L2305120Certificate of AnalysisSep 09, 2025 A111014
I2502219Certificate of AnalysisAug 08, 2025 A111014
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F2519250Certificate of AnalysisJun 27, 2025 A111014
F2519224Certificate of AnalysisJun 27, 2025 A111014
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L2425228Certificate of AnalysisNov 23, 2024 A111014
K2413158Certificate of AnalysisNov 23, 2024 A111014
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K2413154Certificate of AnalysisNov 23, 2024 A111014
D2429097Certificate of AnalysisMar 18, 2024 A111014
D2429098Certificate of AnalysisMar 18, 2024 A111014
D2429096Certificate of AnalysisMar 18, 2024 A111014
D2407107Certificate of AnalysisMar 08, 2024 A111014
D2407106Certificate of AnalysisMar 08, 2024 A111014
D2407105Certificate of AnalysisMar 08, 2024 A111014
C2414106Certificate of AnalysisFeb 26, 2024 A111014
C2414104Certificate of AnalysisFeb 26, 2024 A111014
C2414107Certificate of AnalysisFeb 26, 2024 A111014
H2330068Certificate of AnalysisAug 21, 2023 A111014
H2330067Certificate of AnalysisAug 21, 2023 A111014
H2330066Certificate of AnalysisAug 21, 2023 A111014
H2330061Certificate of AnalysisAug 15, 2023 A111014
H2330064Certificate of AnalysisAug 15, 2023 A111014
H2330063Certificate of AnalysisAug 15, 2023 A111014
J2209009Certificate of AnalysisSep 08, 2022 A111014
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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySolvent:water, Max Conc. mg/mL: 18.17, Max Conc. mM: 100; Solvent:DMSO, Max Conc. mg/mL: 18.17, Max Conc. mM: 100
SensitivityLight, Moisture and Heat Sensitive
Melt Point(°C)149-152°C
Molecular Weight181.660 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass181.087 Da
Monoisotopic Mass181.087 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area26.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count11
Formal Charge0
Complexity115.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count2
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