Record Information
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Creation Date2016-05-25 18:29:55 UTC
Update Date2016-11-09 01:17:28 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM022361
Identification
Common NameMethacholine
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionA quaternary ammonium ion in which the nitrogen is substituted with three methyl groups and a 2-acetoxypropyl group. Parasympathomimetic bronchoconstrictor drug used in clinical diagnosis.
Contaminant Sources
  • HMDB Contaminants - Urine
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
Acetyl-beta-methylcholineChEBI
AcetylmethylcholineChEBI
MChChEBI
Acetyl-b-methylcholineGenerator
Acetyl-β-methylcholineGenerator
Acetyl-beta-methacholine chlorideHMDB
Methacholine chlorideHMDB
Roche brand OF methacholine chlorideHMDB
Acetyl 2 methylcholine chlorideHMDB
Acetyl beta methacholine chlorideHMDB
Acetyl-2-methylcholine chlorideHMDB
Methapharma brand OF methacholine chlorideHMDB
ProvokitHMDB
2-(Acetyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chlorideHMDB
Chloride, methacholineHMDB
Lindopharm brand OF methacholine chlorideHMDB
Acetyl beta methylcholineHMDB
MecholineHMDB
MecholylHMDB
ProvocholineHMDB
Chemical FormulaC8H18NO2
Average Molecular Mass160.234 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass160.134 g/mol
CAS Registry Number55-92-5
IUPAC Name[2-(acetyloxy)propyl]trimethylazanium
Traditional Namemethacholine
SMILESCC(C[N+](C)(C)C)OC(C)=O
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C8H18NO2/c1-7(11-8(2)10)6-9(3,4)5/h7H,6H2,1-5H3/q+1
InChI KeyNZWOPGCLSHLLPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as tetraalkylammonium salts. These are organonitrogen compounds containing a quaternary ammonium substituted with four alkyl chains.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic nitrogen compounds
ClassOrganonitrogen compounds
Sub ClassQuaternary ammonium salts
Direct ParentTetraalkylammonium salts
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Tetraalkylammonium salt
  • Carboxylic acid ester
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic salt
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Amine
  • Organic cation
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.068 g/LALOGPS
logP-2.7ALOGPS
logP-3.8ChemAxon
logS-3.5ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)-7ChemAxon
Physiological Charge1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area26.3 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count4ChemAxon
Refractivity55.76 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability18.43 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0pb9-9300000000-58ac206c8375cdba4dbeSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-03di-1900000000-6dcde9ec782ba8c520edSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0j4i-4900000000-0fae01014a0c2794d4f4Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0udj-9600000000-bcea3e3a42888cb235a2Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDDB06709
HMDB IDHMDB0015654
FooDB IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkMethacholine
Chemspider ID1916
ChEBI ID6804
PubChem Compound ID1993
Kegg Compound IDC07471
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=12128066
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=15275856
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=15694846
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=16477439
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=18775882
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=19589828
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=22826043
8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=22981792
9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=23429803
10. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=8124805
11. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=8420242