Edrophonium chloride

98%

  • Product Code: 51694
  CAS:    116-38-1
Molecular Weight: 201.69 g./mol Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆ClNO
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Melting Point: 162-163°C Boiling Point:
Density: Storage Condition: 2-8°C
Product Description: Edrophonium chloride is primarily used in the medical field as a diagnostic tool to assess muscle weakness and fatigue, particularly in conditions like myasthenia gravis. It works by temporarily improving muscle strength by inhibiting the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter essential for muscle contraction. This allows healthcare providers to observe if symptoms improve, aiding in the diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders. Additionally, it is sometimes used to differentiate between myasthenic and cholinergic crises, as it can briefly alleviate symptoms in myasthenic patients but worsen conditions in cholinergic crises. Its fast-acting and short-duration effects make it suitable for diagnostic purposes rather than long-term treatment.
Product Specification:
Test Specification
APPEARANCE White to light yellow Solid
PURITY 97.5-100
Infrared spectrum Conforms to Structure
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0.050 10-20 days $77.24
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0.250 10-20 days $181.90
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1.000 10-20 days $455.99
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Edrophonium chloride
Edrophonium chloride is primarily used in the medical field as a diagnostic tool to assess muscle weakness and fatigue, particularly in conditions like myasthenia gravis. It works by temporarily improving muscle strength by inhibiting the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter essential for muscle contraction. This allows healthcare providers to observe if symptoms improve, aiding in the diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders. Additionally, it is sometimes used to differentiate between myasthenic and cholinergic crises, as it can briefly alleviate symptoms in myasthenic patients but worsen conditions in cholinergic crises. Its fast-acting and short-duration effects make it suitable for diagnostic purposes rather than long-term treatment.
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