Description

Suxethonium Chloride CAS NO 54063-57-9 is a quaternary ammonium neuromuscular blocking agent, primarily known for its ultra-short duration of action. This compound is critical in clinical and research settings where rapid, reversible muscle relaxation is required. It is an essential pharmaceutical intermediate and active ingredient for manufacturers in the anesthesia and life science research sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): Used in the formulation of short-acting neuromuscular blocking agents for surgical anesthesia.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a tool compound in pharmacological studies to investigate neuromuscular junction function and receptor dynamics.
• Veterinary Medicine: Applied in veterinary surgical procedures requiring brief muscle paralysis.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control testing in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Academic & Clinical Studies: Utilized in teaching and research to demonstrate the principles of depolarizing neuromuscular blockade.

Basic Information

Product Name	Suxethonium Chloride
CAS No.	54063-57-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₃₀Cl₂N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	361.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Succinylcholine Chloride (Dibasic); Suxamethonium Chloride; Diacetylcholine Chloride; Scoline; Anectine; Quelicin; Sux-Cert; Succostrin; 2,2'-[(1,4-Dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)bis(oxy)]bis[N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium] Dichloride
EINECS	258-950-8

Quality Control

Our Suxethonium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and potency, aligning with pharmaceutical-grade requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results for assay, related substances, residual solvents, and microbiological limits is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Microbiological Enumeration	Meets Ph. Eur. requirements

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