Methacholine is a quaternary ammonium ion in which the nitrogen is substituted with three methyl groups and a 2-acetoxypropyl group. Parasympathomimetic bronchoconstrictor drug used in clinical diagnosis. Among its listed roles, it functions as a muscarinic agonist, a bronchoconstrictor agent, an epitope, a cholinergic agonist and a vasodilator agent. It is a quaternary ammonium ion and an acetate ester. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Acetylmethylcholine and beta-Methylacetylcholine. Its PubChem CID is 1993.
Methacholine
| CAS No | 55-92-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H18NO2+ |
| Molecular Weight | 160.23 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-acetyloxypropyl(trimethyl)azanium |
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Methacholine is a quaternary ammonium ion in which the nitrogen is substituted with three methyl groups and a 2-acetoxypropyl group. Parasympathomimetic bronchoconstrictor drug used in clinical diagnosis.
The listed CAS number is 55-92-5.
The listed molecular formula is C8H18NO2+.
The listed molecular weight is 160.23 g/mol.
2-acetyloxypropyl(trimethyl)azanium.
The source lists Acetylmethylcholine and beta-Methylacetylcholine.