Title: Suxethonium Bromide
CAS Registry Number: 111-00-2
CAS Name: 2,2¢-[(1,4-Dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)bis(oxy)]bis[N-ethyl-N,N-dimethylethanaminium] dibromide
Additional Names: bis[2-dimethylaminoethyl]succinate bis[ethobromide]; 3,8-dioxadecane-4,7-dione-1,10-bis[ethyldimethylammonium bromide]
Manufacturers' Codes: IS-362; M-115; M & B 2210
Molecular Formula: C16H34Br2N2O4
Molecular Weight: 478.26
Percent Composition: C 40.18%, H 7.17%, Br 33.41%, N 5.86%, O 13.38%
Literature References: Neuromuscular blocker. Clinical use during endotracheal intubation: S. Day, Br. J. Anaesth. 48, 1011 (1976).
Properties: Slightly hygroscopic crystals, mp 158°. Freely sol in water or normal saline, giving solns which are slightly acidic. Hydrolyzed by alkali.
Melting point: mp 158°
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |