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Sigma-Aldrich

Succinylcholine chloride dihydrate

98.0-102.0%, solid

Synonym(s):

Bis(trimethylammonioethyl) succinate chloride, Succinyldicholine dichloride

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Linear Formula:
[(CH3)3NCH2CH2OCOCH2]2Cl2 · 2H2O
CAS Number:
6101-15-1
Molecular Weight:
397.34
Beilstein:
3922827
EC Number:
200-747-4
MDL number:
MFCD00150564
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
24277873
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

98.0-102.0%

form

solid

color

white

solubility

H2O: complete 100 mg/ml, clear to slightly hazy, colorless
H2O: soluble (unstable at pH > 9.)

originator

Novartis

SMILES string

O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].C[N+](C)(C)CCOC(=O)CCC(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C14H30N2O4.2ClH.2H2O/c1-15(2,3)9-11-19-13(17)7-8-14(18)20-12-10-16(4,5)6;;;;/h7-12H2,1-6H3;2*1H;2*1H2/q+2;;;;/p-2

InChI key

FFSBEIRFVXGRPR-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Application

Succinylcholine chloride dehydrate was used to study the mechanism of gating of Cys loop receptors in Xenopus laevis.4,5

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cholinergic antagonist which induces a long-lasting depolarization of the acetylcholine neuron membrane; neuromuscular blocking agent.
Succinylcholine is a cholinergic antagonist and a neuromuscular blocking agent. It induces depolarization of acetylcholine receptors on the muscle membrane and efflux of potassium from the muscle that leads to hypokalemia in individuals with upregulated expression of acetylcholine receptors.3

Features and Benefits

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Reconstitution

Solutions may be stored for several days at 4 °C.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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H Delvaux et al.
Journal of wildlife diseases, 35(1), 38-48 (1999-03-12)
We compared the efficiency of succinylcholine chloride, xylazine hydrochloride and carfentanil/xylazine mixtures in immobilizing 364 free-ranging moose (Alces alces) between 1987 and 1997 in Québec (Canada). With succinylcholine chloride (0.070, 0.062, 0.051 mg/kg of estimated body weight for calves, juveniles
Berthold Drexler et al.
Chemico-biological interactions, 206(3), 555-560 (2013-07-11)
Intoxication with organophosphorus compounds is an important clinical problem worldwide. Although the core treatments - atropine, oximes and diazepam - are defined, high case fatalities were reported for intoxication with organophosphorus insecticides. In particular the role of oximes is not
Claus Bretlau et al.
Anesthesia and analgesia, 116(3), 596-601 (2013-02-13)
Succinylcholine is usually metabolized quickly by the butyrylcholinesterase enzyme (BChE) but genetic variants of BChE may prolong the duration of action. The Kalow (K) variant is the most common mutation in the butyrylcholinesterase gene (BCHE), being present in 25% of
Leal G Segura et al.
Paediatric anaesthesia, 23(9), 855-864 (2013-08-08)
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) are associated with life-threatening perioperative complications, including rhabdomyolysis, hyperkalemia, and hyperthermia. Current recommendations contraindicate use of succinylcholine and volatile anesthetics; however, the latter recommendation remains controversial. To review the perioperative outcomes
Walrati Limapichat et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 285(12), 8976-8984 (2010-01-14)
The functions of two conserved residues, Phe(135) and Pro(136), located at the apex of the Cys loop of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor are investigated. Both residues were substituted with natural and unnatural amino acids, focusing on the role of aromaticity
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