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Benzotropine methanesulfonate
Description
Benzotropine methanesulfonate is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson?s disease and is currently in clincial trials for chronic back pain. It shows anti-muscarinic effects comparable to Atropine, and also demonstrates competitive anti-nicotinic action at the nAChR (nicotinic acetylcholine receptor).
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.
Soluble in water (81 mg/ml at 25°C), DMSO (50 mg/ml at 25°C), ethanol (81 mg/ml at 25°C), and ether (very slightly).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents. Store at 4°C.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 135°C |
Color | White |
Quantity | 100 mg |
UN Number | UN2811 |
Merck Index | 14,1121 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water (81mg/ml at 25°C),DMSO (50mg/ml at 25°C),ethanol (81mg/ml at 25°C),and ether (very slightly). |
Formula Weight | 403.54 |
Physical Form | Solid |
Chemical Name or Material | Benzotropine methanesulfonate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301+H311-H330 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H311-H331 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P310-P312-P330-P361-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 205-048-8 |
RTECSNumber | YM3150000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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