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R5155

Sigma-Aldrich

Rocuronium bromide

≥97% (perchloric acid titration)

Synonym(s):

(+)-Rocuronium bromide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C32H53BrN2O4
CAS Number:
119302-91-9
Molecular Weight:
609.68
MDL number:
MFCD00867768
UNSPSC Code:
51152000
PubChem Substance ID:
329824032
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥97% (perchloric acid titration)

form

powder

functional group

ester

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[Br-].CC(=O)O[C@H]1[C@H](C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@H]4C[C@H](O)[C@H](C[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C)N5CCOCC5)[N+]6(CCCC6)CC=C

InChI

1S/C32H53N2O4.BrH/c1-5-14-34(15-6-7-16-34)28-20-26-24-9-8-23-19-29(36)27(33-12-17-37-18-13-33)21-32(23,4)25(24)10-11-31(26,3)30(28)38-22(2)35;/h5,23-30,36H,1,6-21H2,2-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1/t23-,24+,25-,26-,27-,28-,29-,30-,31-,32-;/m0./s1

InChI key

OYTJKRAYGYRUJK-FMCCZJBLSA-M

Gene Information

human ... CHRNA1(1134) , CHRNB1(1140) , CHRND(1144) , CHRNE(1145) , CHRNG(1146)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Rocuronium Bromide is a fumarate, non-depolarizing, neuromuscular blocking agent. It is rapid-acting, relaxes the skeletal muscle and decreases oxygen consumption during surgery. It competes with acetylcholine and bind to cholinergic receptors at neuromuscular junctions.
Aminosteroid; neuromuscular blocker for anaesthesia

Preparation Note

Rocuronium bromide yields clear, light yellow solution in water at 100 mg/ml.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

R5155-BULK:
R5155-VAR:
R5155-50MG:
R5155-250MG:

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Mats Eriksson et al.
Clinical laboratory, 61(7), 825-829 (2015-08-25)
Determination of troponin I may be important in the management of the critically ill patient. In medical emergencies, especially when vascular access is difficult to achieve, the use of intraosseous (10) needles is recommended. We aimed to perform a descriptive
Adrienn Pongrácz et al.
Anesthesiology, 119(1), 36-42 (2013-05-15)
Doses of sugammadex required to reverse deep, moderate, and shallow rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade have been established. However, no adequate doses for the reversal of reappearance of four twitches of train-of-four (TOF) stimulation (threshold TOF-count-four) have been established. This single-center, randomized
W C Bowman
British journal of pharmacology, 147 Suppl 1, S277-S286 (2006-01-13)
Descriptions of the South American arrow poisons known as curares were reported by explorers in the 16th century, and their site of action in producing neuromuscular block was determined by Claude Bernard in the mid-19th century. Tubocurarine, the most important
Low-dose sugammadex reversal: there is no such thing as a free lunch.
Aaron F Kopman et al.
Anesthesiology, 119(1), 10-12 (2013-05-15)
Yuji Kadoi et al.
The journal of ECT, 29(1), 33-36 (2012-10-12)
This study was conducted to (1) compare the recovery times from rocuronium-induced muscle relaxation after reversal with sugammadex between young and elderly patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and (2) to examine the existence of a correlation between cardiac index and
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