1586009

Pyridostigmine bromide

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 3-(Dimethylaminocarbonyloxy)-1-methylpyridinium bromide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₉H₁₃BrN₂O₂
• CAS Number: 101-26-8
• Molecular Weight: 261.12
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750870
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• MDL number: MFCD00079283

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: pyridostigmine
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• 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)

Description

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

Pyridostigmine bromide USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Pyridostigmine Bromide Injection
• Pyridostigmine Bromide Oral Solution
• Pyridostigmine Bromide Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS06
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H300 + H310 + H330,H317
• 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
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• pcodes: P260 - P262 - P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310