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pentamethonium

Term ID
CHEBI:166825
Synonyms
  • 1,5-pentanediylbis(trimethylaminium)
  • N(1),N(1),N(1),N(5),N(5),N(5)-hexamethylpentane-1,5-bis(aminium)
  • N,N,N,N',N',N'-hexamethyl-1,5-pentanediaminium
  • N,N,N,N',N',N'-hexamethylpentane-1,5-bis(aminium)
  • pentamethonum
  • trimethyl-[5-(trimethylazaniumyl)pentyl]azanium
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Definition
A quarternary ammonium cation that is cadaverine in which the terminal amino hydrogens are substituted methyl groups. Its bromide and iodide salt exhibits ganglionic blocking activity and used in the treatment of hypertension.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
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