Title: Pentamethonium Bromide

CAS Registry Number: 541-20-8

CAS Name: N,N,N,N¢,N¢,N¢-Hexamethyl-1,5-pentanediaminium bromide

Additional Names: pentamethylenebis[trimethylammonium bromide]; a,w-bis(trimethylammonium)pentane dibromide; 1,5-dibromohexamethylpentaneammonium

Manufacturers' Codes: C-5

Trademarks: Penthonium; Lytensium

Molecular Formula: C11H28Br2N2

Molecular Weight: 348.16

Percent Composition: C 37.95%, H 8.11%, Br 45.90%, N 8.05%

Literature References: Ganglion blocking agent.

Properties: Hygroscopic crystals, slight fishy odor, slightly bitter, saline taste. Aq solns are stable, almost neutral; can be sterilized by autoclaving. The compd is almost completely ionized in aq solns. It contains 54.10% of pentamethonium ion.

Therap-Cat: Antihypertensive.

Keywords: Antihypertensive; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds.

 

 

Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.