Molecule Details
InChIKeyNZUPCNDJBJXXRF-UHFFFAOYSA-O
Compound NameBethanechol
Canonical SMILESCC(C[N+](C)(C)C)OC(N)=O
Clinical Status Data-mined Candidate
Targets (Human+Pathogen)5
Pfam Stratification Homologous
Avg pChEMBL6.98
SourceChEMBL;BindingDB
2D Structure
2D structure
Activity Profile
DrugBank Annotations
DrugBank ID DB01019
Drug NameBethanechol
CAS Number674-38-4
Groups approved
ATC Codes N07AB02
DescriptionBethanechol is a synthetic ester that was initially synthesized in 1935.[A232905,L32539] As a cholinergic agent, bethanechol is similar in structure and pharmacological function to acetylcholine and is used in specific cases when stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system is necessary.[A23290...

Categories: Acids, Acyclic Amines Ammonium Compounds Autonomic Agents Bethanechol Compounds Carbamates Choline Esters Cholinergic Agents Cholinergic Agonists Muscarinic Agonists Nervous System Neurotransmitter Agents Nitrogen Compounds Onium Compounds Parasympathomemetic (Cholinergic) Agents Parasympathomimetics Peripheral Nervous System Agents Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Trimethyl Ammonium Compounds
Cross-references: BindingDB: 39342 ChEBI: 3084 CHEMBL1482 ChemSpider: 2280 Drugs Product Database (DPD): 5440 Guide to Pharmacology: 297 IUPHAR: 297 C06850 PharmGKB: PA448613 PubChem:2370 PubChem:46507707 RxCUI: 19257 Therapeutic Targets Database: DAP000263 Wikipedia: Bethanechol
Target Activities (5)
Target Gene Organism Category Pfam pChEMBL Type Source
P08172 CHRM2 Homo sapiens Human PF00001 7.0 Ki ChEMBL
P08173 CHRM4 Homo sapiens Human PF00001 7.0 Ki ChEMBL
P08912 CHRM5 Homo sapiens Human PF00001 7.0 Ki ChEMBL
P20309 CHRM3 Homo sapiens Human PF00001 7.0 Ki ChEMBL
P11229 CHRM1 Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.9 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
DrugBank Target Actions (5)
Target Gene Target Name Action Type
P08172 CHRM2 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 agonist targets
P08173 CHRM4 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 agonist targets
P08912 CHRM5 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M5 agonist targets
P11229 CHRM1 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 agonist targets
P20309 CHRM3 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 agonist targets