Decamethonium
Also known as Decamethonum, Decamethonium ion, Decamethonium cation
Key facts
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- CAS number
- 156-74-1
- Formula
- C16H38N2+2
- Molar mass
- 258.49 g/mol
- Melting point
- 188 to 189 °C
- HS code
- 292390
- Category
- Cationic surfactants
What is Decamethonium?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Decamethonium is a quaternary ammonium ion that is a depolarising muscle relaxant whose structure comprises a decane-1,10-diamine core in which each amino group carries three methyl substituents. It has a role as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist and a muscle relaxant. It derives from a hydride of a decane.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- trimethyl-[10-(trimethylazaniumyl)decyl]azanium
- CAS number
- 156-74-1 CAS number cross-checked
- Molecular formula
- C16H38N2+2
- UNII
- C1CG1S3T2W
- InChIKey
- MTCUAOILFDZKCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C16H38N2/c1-17(2,3)15-13-11-9-7-8-10-12-14-16-18(4,5)6/h7-16H2,1-6H3/q+2
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C[N+](C)(C)CCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C
Synonyms
- Decamethonum
- Decamethonium ion
- Decamethonium cation
- (DM)Br2
- N,N,N,N',N',N'-hexamethyldecane-1,10-diaminium
- Ammonium, decamethylenebis(trimethyl-
- 1,10-Decanediaminium, N,N,N,N',N',N'-hexamethyl-
- decamethylenebis(trimethylammonium)
- N,N,N,N',N',N'-hexamethyl-1,10-decanediaminium
- trimethyl[10-(trimethylazaniumyl)decyl]azanium
- trimethyl(10-(trimethylazaniumyl)decyl)azanium
- decamethylenebis(trimethylammonium)bromide
- Syncurine
- trimethyl-[10-(trimethylazaniumyl)decyl]azanium
- Decacuran
- N1,N1,N1,N10,N10,N10-hexamethyldecane-1,10-diaminium
- Decane-1,10-bis(trimethylammonium bromide)
- Syncurine (*dibromide salt*)
- C 10 (VAN) (*dibromide salt*)
- 1,10-Bis(trimethyl ammonium)decane dibromide
- trimethyl-[10-(trimethylammonio)decyl]ammonium
- 1,10-bis-(trimethyl ammonium) decane dibromide
- N,N,N'''',N''''-Tetramethyl-decane-1,10-diammonium, dibromide
- N,N,N,N'''',N'''',N''''-Hexamethyldecane-1,10-diammoniumdibromide
- N~1~,N~1~,N~1~,N~10~,N~10~,N~10~-Hexamethyldecane-1,10-bis(aminium)
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Melting point | 188 to 189 °Cexp.Measured value |
|---|
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 258.49 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 258.3024 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 3.52calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 11calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 18calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 2calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Neuromuscular blocking agent.
Therapeutic category: Muscle relaxant (skeletal) (Bromide).
Veterinary medication:.
Industries and functions
Pharmacological actions
- Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents
Roles
- cholinergic agonist
- cholinergic drug
- muscle relaxant
- neuromuscular agent
- neurotransmitter agent
- nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
- pharmaceutical
How it is made
Blomquist et al, J Am Chem Soc 81: 678 (1959). (Decamethonium bromide)
Prepared by reaction of 1,10-dibromodecane with trimethylamine in a sealed tube. (Bromide)
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, prohibited in cosmeticsName: Decamethylenebis(trimethylammonium) salts, e.g. decamethonium bromide (INN), Ref no: 214, Annex ref: II/214
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Decamethonium is traded under.
Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides whether or not chemically defined not elsewhere classified…
- China36.7%
- United States14.2%
- Netherlands9.4%
- South Korea10.7%
- Germany10.1%
- United States9.9%
The HS code shown for Decamethonium is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Salt and hydrate forms
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Similar structures
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Same formula isomers
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