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Pilocarpine nitrate

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Pilocarpine nitrate salt

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H16N2O2 · HNO3
CAS Number:
148-72-1
Molecular Weight:
271.27
Beilstein:
4171406
MDL number:
MFCD00078497
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329820103
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

pilocarpine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O[N+]([O-])=O.CC[C@H]1[C@H](COC1=O)Cc2cncn2C

InChI

1S/C11H16N2O2.HNO3/c1-3-10-8(6-15-11(10)14)4-9-5-12-7-13(9)2;2-1(3)4/h5,7-8,10H,3-4,6H2,1-2H3;(H,2,3,4)/t8-,10-;/m0./s1

InChI key

PRZXEPJJHQYOGF-GNAZCLTHSA-N

Gene Information

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

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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 nitrate EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

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

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Flame over circleSkull and crossbones
GHS03,GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H272,H302,H330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Ox. Sol. 2

Storage Class Code

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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