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Y0000561

Vecuronium bromide

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-[(2β,3α,5α,16β,17β)-3,17-Bis(acetyloxy)-2-(1-piperidinyl)androstan-16-yl]-1-methyl-piperidinium bromide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C34H57BrN2O4
CAS Number:
50700-72-6
Molecular Weight:
637.73
Beilstein:
4837308
MDL number:
MFCD00867762
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831023
NACRES:
NA.24

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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

vecuronium

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Br-].CC(=O)O[C@H]1C[C@@H]2CC[C@@H]3[C@H](CC[C@@]4(C)[C@H]3C[C@@H]([C@@H]4OC(C)=O)[N+]5(C)CCCCC5)[C@@]2(C)C[C@@H]1N6CCCCC6

InChI

1S/C34H57N2O4.BrH/c1-23(37)39-31-20-25-12-13-26-27(34(25,4)22-29(31)35-16-8-6-9-17-35)14-15-33(3)28(26)21-30(32(33)40-24(2)38)36(5)18-10-7-11-19-36;/h25-32H,6-22H2,1-5H3;1H/q+1;/p-1/t25-,26+,27-,28-,29-,30-,31-,32-,33-,34-;/m0./s1

InChI key

VEPSYABRBFXYIB-PWXDFCLTSA-M

Gene Information

human ... CHRNA1(1134), CHRNB1(1140), CHRND(1144), CHRNE(1145), CHRNG(1146)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Vecuronium bromide EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P312 + P330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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K Nitahara et al.
Anaesthesia, 68(9), 904-907 (2013-06-25)
We investigated whether a bolus injection of 20 ml saline with arm elevation might shorten the onset time of vecuronium administered via a dorsal hand vein. Thirty patients were randomly allocated to the bolus saline group or control group. General
L Liu et al.
British journal of anaesthesia, 112(1), 159-168 (2013-08-02)
Resistance to non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents induced by sepsis is associated with the qualitative change in the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR). This study aims to investigate the effects of sepsis on the neuromuscular block properties of vecuronium in relation to
G Geldner et al.
Anaesthesia, 67(9), 991-998 (2012-06-16)
Deep neuromuscular blockade during certain surgical procedures may improve operating conditions. Sugammadex can be used to reverse deep neuromuscular blockade without waiting for spontaneous recovery. This randomised study compared recovery times from neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium 0.6 mg.kg(-1), using
Gehan A Tarbeeh et al.
Renal failure, 34(7), 827-833 (2012-05-23)
The concept of priming was introduced to facilitate a faster onset of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker for endotracheal intubation. Vecuronium is still very much in use for most chronic renal failure patients posted for renal transplantation. The aim of this study
Manuel Martin-Flores et al.
Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, 39(4), 385-389 (2012-05-31)
To evaluate the potency and duration of three subparalyzing doses of vecuronium (VEC) in isoflurane-anesthetized horses. Prospective experimental study. Thirteen healthy adult horses undergoing arthroscopic surgery. During isoflurane anesthesia, horses received one of three doses of vecuronium (25, 50, or
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