Application

Tropicamide has been used for studying the regulation of fragile X behavior in male mice. 1% tropicamide has also been used for dilating mice pupils.

Biochem/physiol Actions

M₄ muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist.

Features and Benefits

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Other Notes

Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. T9778.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Preparation Note

Tropicamide is soluble in 45% (w/v) aqueous 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (4.3 mg/mL) and ethanol (5.6 mg/mL).