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Propionylcholine Iodide (CAS 2494-55-5)

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Alternate Names:
Trimethyl(2-propionyloxyethyl)ammonium iodide
CAS Number:
2494-55-5
Molecular Weight:
287.14
Molecular Formula:
C8H18NO2I
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Propionylcholine Iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt. It is an important compound in the study of cholinergic neurotransmission and is utilized in experiments to investigate the role of acetylcholine in various physiological processes. Propionylcholine Iodide is key in the field of biochemistry. In biochemistry, Propionylcholine Iodide is valuable for understanding the mechanisms underlying cholinergic neurotransmission and its role in various physiological and pathological conditions.


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Propionylcholine Iodide, 1 g

sc-296142
1 g
$83.00