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Is Azamethonium vegan?

Azamethonium

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Azamethonium is a synthetic ganglionic blocking agent that was used historically to treat hypertension. It is a bis-quaternary ammonium compound acting as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist.

Also known as Ethanaminium, 2,2'-(methylimino)bis(N-ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-), Pentamine
INCI name Azamethonium
CAS number 60-30-0
CosIng ID 81167
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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