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Pyridostigmine bromide

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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
MDL number:
MFCD00079283
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750870
NACRES:
NA.24

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)

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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

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.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300 + H310 + H330,H317

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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