HEXAMETHONIUM BROMIDE
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Molecular Structure
Other Information
- CAS Registry Number: 55-97-0
- Melting Point: ~285 °C (dec.)
- Safety Statements: A poison by intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intravenous routes. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Human reproductive and teratogenic effects by subcutaneous route: abnormal neonatal measurements and developmental abnormalities of the gastrointestinal system. Used to treat hypertension. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic NH3, NOx, and Br−. See also BROMIDES.
- EINECS: 200-249-7
- Molecular Weight: 362.26
- InChI: InChI=1/C12H30N2.2BrH/c1-13(2,3)11-9-7-8-10-12-14(4,5)6;;/h7-12H2,1-6H3;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
- Molecular Formula: C12H30 N2 . 2 Br