| Identification | |
| Name: | Benzenaminium,N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride (1:1) |
| Synonyms: | Ammonium,ethyl(m-hydroxyphenyl)dimethyl-, chloride (8CI); Benzenaminium,N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride (9CI);Ethyl(m-hydroxyphenyl)dimethylammonium chloride (6CI,7CI); Antirex;Dimethylethyl(3-hydroxyphenyl)ammonium chloride; Edrophonium chloride; Enlon;Ethyl(3-hydroxyphenyl)dimethylammonium chloride; Reversol; Tensilon; Tensilon chloride |
| CAS: | 116-38-1 |
| EINECS: | 204-138-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | C10H16 N O . Cl |
| Molecular Weight: | 201.72 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C10H16NO.ClH/c1-4-11(2,3)9-6-5-7-10(12)8-9;/h5-8,12H,4H2,1-3H3;1H |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Boiling Point: | °Cat760mmHg |
| Density: | g/cm3 |
| Water Solubility: | Soluble in water (50mg/ml) |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water (50mg/ml) |
| Appearance: | White powder |
| Specification: |
Edrophonium is a readily reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It prevents breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, mainly at the neuromuscular junction. It is sold under the trade names Tensilon, Enlon and Reversol. |
| Flash Point: | °C |
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