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1538902

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Pilocarpine hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(3S,4R)-4,5-Dihydro-3-ethyl-4-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-ylmethyl)-2(3H)-furanone hydrochloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H16N2O2 · HCl
CAS Number:
54-71-7
Molecular Weight:
244.72
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329750840
MDL number:
MFCD00012722
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4034491
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

pilocarpine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

202-205 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cl.CC[C@H]1[C@H](COC1=O)Cc2cncn2C

InChI

1S/C11H16N2O2.ClH/c1-3-10-8(6-15-11(10)14)4-9-5-12-7-13(9)2;/h5,7-8,10H,3-4,6H2,1-2H3;1H/t8-,10-;/m0./s1

InChI key

RNAICSBVACLLGM-GNAZCLTHSA-N

Gene Information

human ... CHRM1(1128), CHRM3(1131)

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Pilocarpine hydrochloride USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution
  • Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Nonselective muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist; used to produce an experimental model of epilepsy.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS06

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

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SKUGTIN
1538902-200MG04061838741226