CAS No. 300-08-3

Batch: Purity:99.99
Arecoline HBr Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Arecoline HBr product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name methyl 1-methyl-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-5-carboxylate;hydrobromide
CAS Number 300-08-3
Molecular Formula

C8H13NO2.HBr

Molecular Weight (MW) 236.11
SMILES CN1CCC=C(C1)C(=O)OC.Br
InChIKey AXOJRQLKMVSHHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Arecoline HBr is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. It selectively activates muscarinic receptors to modulate cholinergic signaling pathways. Arecoline induces ADP-ribosylation of histones and chromatid relaxation in spleen and bone marrow cells, altering chromatin structure and transcriptional regulation. Additionally, its activation of muscarinic signaling regulates cellular proliferation, inflammatory responses, and cytoskeletal dynamics in various eukaryotic cell models.

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

Concentration Volume Mass
🧮 Molarity Calculator

Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 47 mg/mL (199.05 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 47 mg/mL
Ethanol 10 mg/mL
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

Aliquotting Service

Free Aliquotting Service

Pre-aliquoted for Longevity: Solid-state aliquots offer significantly longer shelf life compared to stock solutions, ensuring maximum stability for every use.

Looking for a specific aliquot size? Reach out to your local sales representative or contact us at orders@selleckchem.com.

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.