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P4099900

Pyridostigmine bromide

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) 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:
329820197
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

pyridostigmine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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 EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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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