Methacholine Chloride

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Cat Number

API62511

CAS Number

62-51-1

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CAS Number

62-51-1

EINECS

200-537-2

Storage

Under -20℃

Synonyms

Acetyl-beta-methylcholine chloride

Molecular Formula

C8H18ClNO2

Molecular Weight

195.69

Smiles

CC(C[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)C.[Cl-]

Appearance

White to off-white powder

Melting Point

171-173℃

Relative Density

1.1

General Description

Methacholine Chloride is a synthetic choline ester of acetic acid classified as a muscarinic cholinergic agonist. It is resistant to acetylcholinesterase hydrolysis due to its beta-methyl substitution.

Mechanism of Action

Methacholine directly stimulates muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, primarily M3 receptors on bronchial smooth muscle, causing bronchoconstriction. In normal individuals this effect is minimal, but it is exaggerated in asthma patients.

Application

Used in bronchoprovocation testing. Methacholine Chloride is indicated for diagnosing asthma, assessing airway hyperresponsiveness, and evaluating the efficacy of anti-asthma therapy.

Why is Methacholine useful for diagnosing asthma?

Methacholine produces dose-dependent bronchoconstriction in asthmatic patients at concentrations that have minimal effect on non-asthmatic individuals, providing a sensitive diagnostic marker for airway hyperresponsiveness.