Cisatracurium is a diester that is the (1R,1’R,2R,2’R)-diastereoisomer of atracurium, a quaternary ammonium ion consisting of pentane-1,5-diol with both hydroxy functions bearing 3-[1-(3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinolinium-2(1H)-yl]propanoyl groups. The active species in the skeletal muscle relaxant cisatracurium besylate. Among its listed roles, it functions as a muscle relaxant and a nicotinic antagonist. It is a diester and a quaternary ammonium ion. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Neuromuscular blocking agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Cisatracurium ion and Cisatracurium cation. Its PubChem CID is 62887.
Cisatracurium
| CAS No | 96946-41-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C53H72N2O12+2 |
| Molecular Weight | 929.1 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-[3-[(1R,2R)-1-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-2-ium-2-yl]propanoyloxy]pentyl 3-[(1R,2R)-1-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-2-ium-2-yl]propanoate |
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Cisatracurium is a diester that is the (1R,1'R,2R,2'R)-diastereoisomer of atracurium, a quaternary ammonium ion consisting of pentane-1,5-diol with both hydroxy functions bearing 3-[1-(3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinolinium-2(1H)-yl]propanoyl groups.
The listed CAS number is 96946-41-7.
The listed molecular formula is C53H72N2O12+2.
The listed molecular weight is 929.1 g/mol.
5-[3-[(1R,2R)-1-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-2-ium-2-yl]propanoyloxy]pentyl 3-[(1R,2R)-1-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-2-ium-2-yl]propanoate.
The source lists Cisatracurium ion and Cisatracurium cation.