Antagonist at muscarinic receptors; also a bronchodilator. It is also used in used in preanesthetic medication.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Antagonist at muscarinic receptors; also a bronchodilator. It is also used in used in preanesthetic medication.
Solubility
Soluble in water (2500 mg/ml) at 4°C, ethanol (200 mg/ml) at 4°C, Glycerol (400 mg/ml), and methanol.
Notes
Light Sensitive Store away from strong oxidizing agents. keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Tsung-Ming Shih; John H. McDonough JR. Organophosphorus Nerve Agents-Induced Seizures and Efficacy of Atropine Sulfate as Anticonvulsant Treatment. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior. 2000, 64, (1), 147-153.
- C Kirchhoff; Y Bitar; S Ebel; U Holzgrabe. Analysis of atropine, its degradation products and related substances of natural origin by means of reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographyJ. Chromatogr. A. 2004, 1046, (1-2), 115-120.