Triethylcholine

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Triethylcholine
IUPAC name triethyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium
Identifiers
CAS number [302-61-4]
PubChem 80058
SMILES CC[N+](CC)(CC)CCO
Properties
Molecular formula C8H20NO+
Molar mass 146.2505
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Triethylcholine is an experimental drug which mimics choline, and causes failure of neuromuscular transmission is by interfering with synthesis of acetylcholine in the nerve endings.[1]

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  1. ^ Nature 199, 487 - 488 (03 August 1963) doi:10.1038/199487b0