Description

Decamethonium is a synthetic bis-quaternary ammonium compound, widely recognized as a neuromuscular blocking agent. Its primary value lies in its potent and specific action as a depolarizing muscle relaxant, making it a critical tool for physiological and pharmacological research. This compound is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, particularly those studying neuromuscular junction physiology, developing new anesthetic protocols, or screening for compounds that modulate cholinergic signaling.

Application

• Pharmacological Research: A standard reference compound for studying the mechanisms of neuromuscular blockade and depolarizing muscle relaxants.
• Physiological Studies: Used in in vitro and ex vivo experiments to investigate synaptic transmission at the neuromuscular junction.
• Drug Discovery & Screening: Serves as a positive control or tool compound in assays designed to identify new therapeutic agents targeting nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
• Academic & Educational Use: Employed in university and institutional laboratories for teaching and advanced research in neuropharmacology.
• Toxicology Studies: Utilized to model and understand the effects of cholinergic agents and related toxicities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decamethonium
CAS No.	156-74-1
Molecular Formula	C16H38N2
Molecular Weight	258.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Decamethonium Bromide (common salt form); Decamethylene-1,10-bis(trimethylammonium); Syncurine; C10; Decamethylenebis(trimethylammonium); 1,10-Bis(trimethylammonio)decane; Decamethonium diiodide (alternative salt)
EINECS	205-858-3

Quality Control

Our Decamethonium is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, and custom synthesis and purification to specific research-grade specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.