Pilocarpine nitrate

硝酸毛果芸香碱

Also known as: Pilocarpine nitrate salt, Pilocarpini nitras, Pilocarpine nitrate usp, Pilocarpinenitrate, Pilagan, MFCD00078497

Pilocarpine nitrate (CAS 148-72-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H17N3O5 and a molecular weight of 271.27000 g/mol. It is also known as Pilocarpine nitrate salt, Pilocarpini nitras and Pilocarpine nitrate usp. Key properties include a melting point of 173,5-174°C, a boiling point of 520.5ºC at 760 mmHg and a flash point of 268.6ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H300 and H330 — Fatal if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 148-72-1
Jingsj CID: J-24085-9
Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₇N₃O₅
Chinese Name: 硝酸毛果芸香碱
Molecular Weight: 271.27000 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	173,5-174°C
Boiling Point	520.5ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point	268.6ºC
Exact Mass	271.11700
PSA	110.17000
LogP	1.33730
Vapor Pressure	1.16E-11mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	81 ° (C=2, H2O)
Additional Property	H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, very faintly yellow

GHS Safety & Compliance

Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger

H300
H330 — Fatal if inhaled

Activity & Biological Data

Target	M3 muscarinic receptor[1]
Additional Information	[1]. Matsuzaki K, et al. Daily voluntary exercise enhances pilocarpine-induced saliva secretion and aquaporin 1 expression in rat submandibular glands. FEBS Open Bio. 2017 Dec 7;8(1):85-93. [2]. Yuan XL, et al. Cytotoxicity of pilocarpine to human corneal stromal cells and its underlying cytotoxic mechanisms. Int J Ophthalmol. 2016 Apr 18;9(4):505-11. [3]. Tonta MA, et al. Pilocarpine-induced relaxation of rat tail artery by a non-cholinergic mechanism and in the absence of an intact endothelium. Br J Pharmacol. 1994 Jun;112(2):525-32.

Target

M3 muscarinic receptor[1]

Additional Information

[1]. Matsuzaki K, et al. Daily voluntary exercise enhances pilocarpine-induced saliva secretion and aquaporin 1 expression in rat submandibular glands. FEBS Open Bio. 2017 Dec 7;8(1):85-93. [2]. Yuan XL, et al. Cytotoxicity of pilocarpine to human corneal stromal cells and its underlying cytotoxic mechanisms. Int J Ophthalmol. 2016 Apr 18;9(4):505-11. [3]. Tonta MA, et al. Pilocarpine-induced relaxation of rat tail artery by a non-cholinergic mechanism and in the absence of an intact endothelium. Br J Pharmacol. 1994 Jun;112(2):525-32.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2934999090
Summary	2934999090. other heterocyclic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Pilocarpine nitrate?

The CAS number of Pilocarpine nitrate is 148-72-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Pilocarpine nitrate?

Pilocarpine nitrate has molecular formula C11H17N3O5 and molecular weight 271.27000 g/mol.

Is Pilocarpine nitrate hazardous?

Pilocarpine nitrate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H300; H330 — Fatal if inhaled.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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