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Hexamethonium bromide , 55-97-0

Synonym(s):
Hexamethonium Bromide - CAS 55-97-0 - Calbiochem;Hexane-1,6-bis(trimethylammonium bromide);Hexane-1,6-bis(trimethylammonium bromide), Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors (nAChRs) Antagonist, Hexamethonium Bromide;N,N,N,N′,N′,N′-Hexamethylhexamethylenediammonium dibromide

CAS NO.:55-97-0

Empirical Formula: C12H30Br2N2

Molecular Weight: 362.19

MDL number: MFCD00011787

EINECS: 200-249-7

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5G RMB52.80 In Stock
25G RMB153.60 In Stock
100G RMB417.60 In Stock
500G RMB1670.40 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: ~285 °C (dec.)
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  Water (Slightly)
form  Crystalline Powder and Agglomerates
color  White
PH pH (20g/l, 25℃) : 4.5~6.5
Merck  14,4688
BRN  3715749
InChIKey FAPSXSAPXXJTOU-UHFFFAOYSA-L
CAS DataBase Reference 55-97-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,6-Hexanediaminium, N1,N1,N1,N6,N6,N6-hexamethyl-, bromide (1:2) (55-97-0)

Description and Uses

Hexamethonium is a peripherally-acting nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent that acts as an antagonist of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). It decreases acetylcholine release induced by carbamoylcholine in isolated cat superior cervical ganglion when used at concentrations of 27.4 and 54.8 μg/ml. It also decreases mean arterial pressure in unanesthetized rats when administered at a dose of 40 mg/kg. Intraventricular administration of hexamethonium (18 ng, i.c.v.) induces signs of nicotine abstinence, including shaking, writhing, and chewing in nicotine-dependent rats. Formulations containing hexamethonium were previously used in the treatment of hypertension.

Hexamethonium bromide has been used:

  • as an autonomic ganglia-blocking agent to study its effects on whisker movement in rats
  • as a nicotinic receptor antagonist to study its effects on antigen-induced arthritis (AIA) progression in mice
  • as a non-selective ganglionic nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) antagonist to study its effects on cytisine-induced autonomic cardiovascular responses in mice

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H370
Precautionary statements  P501-P260-P270-P264-P308+P311-P405
Safety Statements  22-24/25
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  BQ8575000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29239000

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