12-09184. Suxethonium Bromide [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 111-00-2
2,2′-[(1,4-Dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)bis(oxy)]bis[N-ethyl-N,N-dimethylethanaminium] dibromide; bis[2-dimethylaminoethyl]succinate bis[ethobromide]; 3,8-dioxadecane-4,7-dione-1,10-bis[ethyldimethylammonium bromide]; IS-362; M-115; M & B 2210.
C16H34Br2N2O4; mol wt 478.26.
C 40.18%, H 7.17%, Br 33.41%, N 5.86%, O 13.38%.

Description and references

Neuromuscular blocker. Clinical use during endotracheal intubation: S. Day, Br. J. Anaesth. 48, 1011 (1976).

Chemical structure

Properties

Slightly hygroscopic crystals, mp 158°. Freely sol in water or normal saline, giving solns which are slightly acidic. Hydrolyzed by alkali.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.