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Is Decamethonium Dichloride vegan?

Decamethonium Dichloride

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Decamethonium dichloride is a synthetic depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent (skeletal muscle relaxant) used historically in anaesthesia. It is a bis-quaternary ammonium compound produced by chemical synthesis.

Also known as Ammonium, decamethylenebis(trimethyl-, dichloride
INCI name Decamethonium Dichloride
CAS number 3198-38-7
CosIng ID 81298
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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