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Is Pentamethonium Iodide vegetarian?

Pentamethonium Iodide

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Pentamethonium iodide is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound, a ganglionic blocking agent historically studied for pharmacological research.

Also known as 1,5-Pentanediaminium, N,N,N,N',N',N'-hexamethyl-, diiodide
INCI name Pentamethonium Iodide
CAS number 5282-80-4
EC number 226-111-6
CosIng ID 81165
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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