Description

Alcuronium is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent belonging to the class of curare alkaloids. This compound is of significant interest in pharmacological research and development due to its specific action on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, academic institutions, and R&D laboratories focused on neuromuscular physiology, anesthesia, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmacological Research: Used as a reference standard and active compound in studies investigating neuromuscular transmission and blockade mechanisms.
• Anesthesia Science: Serves as a tool compound for exploring the effects and duration of non-depolarizing muscle relaxants.
• Drug Discovery: Acts as a chemical scaffold or comparator in the development of new neuromuscular blocking agents with improved safety profiles.
• Academic Studies: Employed in university and institutional labs for teaching and advanced research in neuropharmacology and anesthesiology.
• Biochemical Assays: Used in in vitro receptor binding studies to characterize nicotinic acetylcholine receptor interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alcuronium
CAS No.	23214-96-2
Molecular Formula	C44H50N2O42+ • 2Cl-
Molecular Weight	733.8 g/mol (for the dichloride salt)
Synonyms	Alcuronium Chloride; Diallylnortoxiferine Dichloride; Alloferin; Toxiferene Dichloride; (1R,16R)-4,4'-Diallyl-2,2'-dimethyl-19,20-didehydrocuranium-17,17'-diol Dichloride; N,N'-Diallylnortoxiferinium Dichloride; Curare Alkaloid Derivative
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Quality Control

Our Alcuronium is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research purposes. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. Keep the container sealed to protect the hygroscopic chloride salt from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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