Description

Benzoquinonium Dibromide is a quaternary ammonium neuromuscular blocking agent with a bis-quaternary structure. This compound is of significant interest in pharmacological research for its role in studying nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and neuromuscular junction function. It serves as a critical research chemical for neuroscientists, pharmacologists, and medicinal chemists investigating muscle relaxants, receptor antagonists, and autonomic nervous system modulation.

Application

• Pharmacological research as a neuromuscular blocking agent for in vitro and ex vivo studies.
• Reference standard in analytical method development and validation for pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical tool for investigating the mechanism of action at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
• Key intermediate in the synthesis of novel quaternary ammonium compounds for medicinal chemistry programs.
• Used in physiological studies to understand synaptic transmission and autonomic nervous system function.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoquinonium Dibromide
CAS No.	311-09-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₃₈Br₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	594.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoquinonium Bromide; WIN 2747; 2,2'-(Decamethylenebis[oxy(1-methyl-2,1-ethanediyl)])bis(1-methyl-6,7-dimethoxy-2(1H)-isoquinolinone) Dibromide; 6,7-Dimethoxy-1-methyl-2(1H)-isoquinolinone, 2,2'-(1,10-decanediylbis(oxy-2,1-ethanediyl))bis-, dimethobromide; 1,1'-[Decane-1,10-diylbis(oxyethane-2,1-diyl)]bis(6,7-dimethoxy-1-methylisoquinolin-2-ium) dibromide
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Quality Control

Our Benzoquinonium Dibromide is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with specified parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
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.