Description

Succinylcholine Chloride is a neuromuscular blocking agent belonging to the class of depolarizing muscle relaxants. It is a critical pharmaceutical active ingredient used to induce short-term muscle paralysis during surgical procedures and endotracheal intubation. This compound is essential for manufacturers of anesthetic and emergency medicine formulations, as well as for research institutions studying neuromuscular physiology and pharmacology. Its reliable action makes it a staple in hospital and clinical settings worldwide.

Application

• Primary active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in injectable anesthetic formulations.
• Used as a muscle relaxant to facilitate endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.
• Employed to induce skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
• Key reagent in pharmacological and physiological research on neuromuscular junctions.
• Used in the development and quality control of generic pharmaceutical products.
• Component in veterinary medicine for surgical procedures in animals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Succinylcholine Chloride
CAS No.	71-27-2
Molecular Formula	C14H30Cl2N2O4
Molecular Weight	361.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Suxamethonium Chloride; Diacetylcholine Chloride; Succostrin Chloride; Scoline; Anectine; Quelicin; Succinylcholine Dichloride; 2,2'-[(1,4-Dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)bis(oxy)]bis[N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium] Dichloride
EINECS	200-747-1

Quality Control

Our Succinylcholine Chloride is manufactured and tested to meet stringent pharmaceutical-grade standards. Quality assurance protocols are designed to ensure compliance with relevant pharmacopoeial monographs, including USP and EP. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and reliability for our B2B partners.

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, which can affect stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white, crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Identification (Chloride)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on dried basis)
pH (5% solution)	3.5 - 5.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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