Pilocarpine nitrate

SKU: orb1309297

Description

Pilocarpine nitrate is a slowly hydrolyzed, selective muscarinic receptor agonist used as a research tool. It is applied in ophthalmology research for studying intraocular pressure reduction and miosis, with established in vivo models for glaucoma and in vitro assays for receptor pharmacology.

Research Area

Neuroscience

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 148-72-1
• MW: 271.27
• Purity: 99.53% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₆N₂O₂·HNO₃
• SMILES: O[N+]([O-])=O.CC[C@H]1[C@@H](Cc2cncn2C)COC1=O
• Target: AChR
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (18.43 mM);DMSO:242 mg/mL (892.1 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Inhibitor, Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor, inhibit, mAChR, Pilocarpine Nitrate, Pilocarpine nitrate, Pilofrin, Pilagan, Pilocarpine

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

657349