86. Acetylcholine Bromide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 66-23-9
2-(Acetyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium bromide (1:1); Pragmoline (Specia); Tonocholin B.
C7H16BrNO2; mol wt 226.11.
C 37.18%, H 7.13%, Br 35.34%, N 6.19%, O 14.15%.

Description and references

From trimethylamine and β-bromoethyl acetate: Fourneau, Page, Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. [4] 15, 544 (1914).

Chemical structure

Properties

Deliquesc crystals. Very soluble in cold water; decomposed by hot water or alkalies; soluble in alcohol; practically insol in ether. Keep tightly closed.

Therapeutic Category

Cholinergic.

Keywords

Cholinergic