Acetylcholine
A naturally occurring chemical messenger in the body that transmits signals between nerve cells and between nerves and muscles, playing a central role in both the peripheral and central nervous systems. In ophthalmology, a solution of acetylcholine is used directly in the eye during cataract surgery to rapidly constrict the pupil. It breaks down within seconds in the body, so its effects are extremely brief and localized.
Peso Molecular
146,2100 g/mol
LogP
0,20
TPSA
26,30 Ų
Regra dos 5 de Lipinski
Aprovado
Áreas Terapêuticas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Estrutura 2D
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SMILES
CC(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H16NO2/c1-7(9)10-6-5-8(2,3)4/h5-6H2,1-4H3/q+1
Molecular Formula
C7H16NO2+
HBD / HBA
- / 2
Ligações Rotacionáveis
4
Átomos Pesados
10
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Perguntas frequentes
A naturally occurring chemical messenger in the body that transmits signals between nerve cells and between nerves and muscles, playing a central role in both the peripheral and central nervous systems. In ophthalmology, a solution of acetylcholine is used directly in the eye during cataract surgery to rapidly constrict the pupil. It breaks down within seconds in the body, so its effects are extremely brief and localized.
Yes, Acetylcholine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL667. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 187. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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