Hexamethonium Bromide

Name: Hexamethonium Bromide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039808

About Hexamethonium Bromide

Listed under CAS 55-97-0, Hexamethonium Bromide is an impurity of Colesevelam available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C12H30Br2N2, it has a molar mass of 362.19 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is trimethyl-[6-(trimethylazaniumyl)hexyl]azanium dibromide. Alternative names: Bistrium bromide and Bromuro de hexametonio.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

This Colesevelam impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Hexamethonium Bromide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Colesevelam

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Hexamethonium Bromide
Catalogue No.	VQ-039808
CAS Number	55-97-0
IUPAC name	trimethyl-[6-(trimethylazaniumyl)hexyl]azanium dibromide
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₃₀Br₂N₂
Molecular weight	362.19 g/mol
Exact mass	362.0755
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FAPSXSAPXXJTOU-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	C[N+](C)(C)CCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Br-].[Br-]
PubChem CID	5938

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Bistrium bromide, Bromuro de hexametonio, Bromure d'hexamethonium, Esametonio bromuro, Hexamethonii bromidum, 1,6-Hexanediaminium, N,N,N,N',N',N'-hexamethyl-, dibromide, alpha, omega-Bis(trimethyl ammonium)hexane dibromide, Bromide, Hexamethonium, hexamAthonium (cation), benzohexonium (for the benzosulfonate), Hexamethionium bromide, Vegolysin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H370Causes damage to organs

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P270, P308 + P316, P321, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Hexamethonium Bromide?

The CAS Registry Number of Hexamethonium Bromide is 55-97-0. It is also known as Bistrium bromide, Bromuro de hexametonio, Bromure d'hexamethonium.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Hexamethonium Bromide?

Hexamethonium Bromide has the molecular formula C12H30Br2N2 and a molecular weight of 362.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trimethyl-[6-(trimethylazaniumyl)hexyl]azanium dibromide.

What is Hexamethonium Bromide used for?

Hexamethonium Bromide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Colesevelam. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Hexamethonium Bromide can I order?

We supply Hexamethonium Bromide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Hexamethonium Bromide?

Yes. Every lot of Hexamethonium Bromide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Hexamethonium Bromide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Hexamethonium Bromide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.