M Formula: | C38H44Cl2N2O6•5H2O |
Properties: | |
White to light-tan crystalline alkaloid; odorless. Mp 270C with decomposition. Soluble in water and alcohol; insoluble in acetone, chloroform, and ether; aqueous solution is strongly dextrorotatory (specific rotation for 1% solution of anhydrous −208 to +218 degrees). | |
Grade: | |
USP. | |
Hazard: | |
Highly toxic. | |
Use: | |
Medicine (muscle relaxant). | |