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Succinylcholine

Also known as Suxamethonium, Succinyldicholine, Succinocholine

CAS 306-40-1Formula C14H30N2O4+2Molar mass 290.40 g/mol
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Succinylcholine chemical structure, C14H30N2O4+2, CAS 306-40-1
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
306-40-1
Formula
C14H30N2O4+2
Molar mass
290.40 g/mol
Solubility
ODORLESS, DIHYDRATE IS HYGROSCOPIC, WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER, 1 G SOL IN ABOUT 1 ML H2O…
HS code
292310
Category
Central nervous system drugs

What is Succinylcholine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Succinylcholine is a quaternary ammonium ion that is the bis-choline ester of succinic acid. It has a role as a muscle relaxant, a neuromuscular agent and a drug allergen. It is a quaternary ammonium ion and a succinate ester.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
trimethyl-[2-[4-oxo-4-[2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethoxy]butanoyl]oxyethyl]azanium
CAS number
306-40-1 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C14H30N2O4+2
UNII
J2R869A8YF
InChIKey
AXOIZCJOOAYSMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H30N2O4/c1-15(2,3)9-11-19-13(17)7-8-14(18)20-12-10-16(4,5)6/h7-12H2,1-6H3/q+2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C[N+](C)(C)CCOC(=O)CCC(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C

Synonyms

  • Suxamethonium
  • Succinyldicholine
  • Succinocholine
  • Succinylbischoline
  • Succinoylcholine
  • Dicholine succinate
  • Diacetylcholine
  • Ditiline
  • Choline, succinyl-
  • Suxamethonium ion
  • Succinylcholine ion
  • Suxamethonium cation
  • Succinic acid, diester with choline
  • Succinylcholine cation
  • Choline, succinate (2:1) (ester)
  • 2,2'-[(1,4-Dioxobutane-1,4-diyl)bis(oxy)]bis(N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium)
  • Ethanaminium, 2,2'-((1,4-dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)bis(oxy))bis(N,N,N-trimethyl-
  • trimethyl[2-({4-oxo-4-[2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethoxy]butanoyl}oxy)ethyl]azanium
  • 2,2'-((1,4-dioxobutane-1,4-diyl)bis(oxy))bis(N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium)
  • trimethyl(2-((4-oxo-4-(2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethoxy)butanoyl)oxy)ethyl)azanium
  • Succinate, Dicholine
  • Bromide, Suxamethonium
  • Diiodide, Succinylcholine
  • Dibromide, Succinylcholine
  • Dichloride, Succinylcholine
Show all 37 synonyms
  • Diperchlorate, Succinylcholine
  • Succinylcholine Dichloride, Di H2O
  • Ethanaminium, 2,2'-((1,4-dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)bis(oxy))bis(N,N,N-trimethyl)-
  • suxamethonium chloride
  • trimethyl-[2-[4-oxo-4-[2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethoxy]butanoyl]oxyethyl]azanium
  • Succinyl choline
  • Choline, succinate (ester)
  • Succinylcholin
  • succinylcholine-chloride
  • 2ha2
  • 2ha6
  • 4-04-00-01451 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

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

Solubility
ODORLESS, DIHYDRATE IS HYGROSCOPIC, WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER, 1 G SOL IN ABOUT 1 ML H2O & ABOUT 350 ML ALC /CHLORIDE/exp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
290.40 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
290.2195 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.27calc.
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
9calc.
Heavy atoms
20calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.86calc.
Formal charge
2calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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

Veterinary medication:.

Industries and functions

Pharmacological actions

  • Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents

Roles

  • aetiopathogenetic role
  • allergen
  • drug allergen
  • muscle relaxant
  • neuromuscular agent
  • pharmaceutical

Pharmacology

Succinylcholine is a Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker. The physiologic effect of succinylcholine is by means of Neuromuscular Depolarizing Blockade.

How it is made

By reacting beta-bromoethyl succinate with trimethylamine. (Bromide)

Prepd by reacting beta-bromoethyl succinate with trimethylamine. (Iodide)

Succinic acid chloride may be coupled with choline chloride directly or with dimethylaminoethanol, followed by quarternization with methyl iodide. (Iodide)

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Succinylcholine is traded under.

HS 2923.10Indicative HS code

Choline and its salts

World exports in 2024
$230M
−6.6% vs 2023, imports $332M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China53.1%
  2. Belgium18.3%
  3. United States9.7%
Top importers
  1. South Korea23.6%
  2. Argentina7.3%
  3. United States7.0%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Succinylcholine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Succinylcholine, based on the data on this page

What is Succinylcholine?

Succinylcholine is a quaternary ammonium ion that is the bis-choline ester of succinic acid. It has a role as a muscle relaxant, a neuromuscular agent and a drug allergen. It is a quaternary ammonium ion and a succinate ester.

What is the CAS number of Succinylcholine?

The CAS registry number of Succinylcholine is 306-40-1.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Succinylcholine?

The molecular formula of Succinylcholine is C14H30N2O4+2 and its molar mass is 290.40 g/mol.

What is Succinylcholine used for?

Veterinary medication:.

Is Succinylcholine hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Succinylcholine is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Succinylcholine?

Succinylcholine is usually classified under HS code 292310 (Choline and its salts). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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