OBO ID: CHEBI:4753
Term Name: ecothiopate Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • (2-diethoxyphosphinylthioethyl)trimethylammonium
  • 2-[(diethoxyphosphoryl)sulfanyl]-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium
  • Echothiophate
  • ecothiopate
  • ecothiopatum
Definition: The phosphorothioate obtained by formal condensation of diethyl phosphate with N,N,N-trimethyl-2-sulfanylethanaminium. An irreversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, its iodide salt is used an ocular antihypertensive in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma, particularly when other drugs have proved inadequate.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available