Acetylcholine
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| Other names | ACh |
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| Source tissues | motor neurons, parasympathetic nervous system, brain |
| Target tissues | smooth muscles, brain, many other organs |
| Receptors | nicotinic, muscarinic |
| Agonists | nicotine, muscarine, cholinesterase inhibitors |
| Antagonists | tubocurarine, atropine |
| Precursor | choline, acetyl-CoA |
| Biosynthesis | choline acetyltransferase |
| Metabolism | acetylcholinesterase |
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| E number | E1001(i) (additional chemicals) |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.118 |
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| Formula | C7H16NO2 |
| Molar mass | 146.21 g·mol−1 |
Acetylcholine is a chemical in human nerves that carries information (called neurotransmitter) from the sense of touch, sense of smell, etc. This chemical is produced inside the brain in the pituitary gland.
