PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 162-167 °C (decomp) |
| storage temp. | Store at -20°C |
| solubility | DMSO:160.0(Max Conc. mg/mL);223.28(Max Conc. mM) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White |
| Major Application | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| InChIKey | YHKBUDZECQDYBR-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| SMILES | C1(=CC=CC([N+](C)(C)C)=C1)OC(=O)N(C)CCCCCCCCCCN(C)C(=O)OC1=CC=CC([N+](C)(C)C)=C1.[Br-].[Br-] |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 56-94-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Description and Uses
Demecarium is a disymmetrical compound that contains two ammonium and two carbamate groups. It is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor that is longer lasting than the others. It is used to constrict pupils, elevate intraocular pressure in treating glaucoma, and also for alleviating atropine mydriasis.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P305+P351+P338 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| HS Code | 2924296000 |
| Storage Class | 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 very toxic hazardous materials |
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 2 Oral |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 56-94-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
