Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
| Catalog Number: | M2944 |
| CAS Number: | 54-71-7 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C11H16N2O2.HCl |
| Molecular Weight: | 244.72 |
| Solubility: | Water 30 mg/mL; DMSO 10 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | 100.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Pilocarpine hydrochloride is a nonselective muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist used to produce an experimental model of epilepsy. *The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |