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P9797

Pyridostigmine bromide

≥98% (HPLC), Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, solid

Synonym(s):

3-(Dimethylaminocarbonyloxy)-1-methylpyridinium bromide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H13BrN2O2
CAS Number:
101-26-8
Molecular Weight:
261.12
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
24277865
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
202-929-9
MDL number:
MFCD00079283
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
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Product Name

Pyridostigmine bromide,

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

Quality Segment

100

form

solid

solubility

water: 100 mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless

originator

Valeant

SMILES string

[Br-].CN(C)C(=O)Oc1ccc[n+](C)c1

InChI

1S/C9H13N2O2.BrH/c1-10(2)9(12)13-8-5-4-6-11(3)7-8;/h4-7H,1-3H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

VNYBTNPBYXSMOO-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Gene Information

human ... ACHE(43)

Application

Pyridostigmine bromide has been used as a cholinesterase inhibitor in mice, in florimetric assay for acetylcholine secretion and for measuring acetylcholine release from mice atrial tissue.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Pyridostigmine bromide inhibits acetylcholine esterase and is membrane impermeable. It is used as a preventive medicine in chemical warfare. Pyridostigmine bromide is a carbamate compound comprising quaternary amine structure. It displays low absorption at the gastrointestinal tract. Sustained release of pyridostigmine is recommended for improving its bioavailability in treating myasthenia gravis.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Valeant. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

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GHS06

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

ppe

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