Term Name: pentamethonium
Synonyms: 1,5-pentanediylbis(trimethylaminium), N(1),N(1),N(1),N(5),N(5),N(5)-hexamethylpentane-1,5-bis(aminium), N,N,N,N',N',N'-hexamethyl-1,5-pentanediaminium, N,N,N,N',N',N'-hexamethylpentane-1,5-bis(aminium), pentamethonum, trimethyl-[5-(trimethylazaniumyl)pentyl]azanium
Definition: A quarternary ammonium cation that is cadaverine in which the terminal amino hydrogens are substituted methyl groups. Its bromide and iodide salt exhibits ganglionic blocking activity and used in the treatment of hypertension.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:166825]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: quaternary ammonium ion
has_functional_parent: cadaverine
has_role: antihypertensive agent vasodilator agent
inverse has_part: pentamethonium bromide