Term Name: diphemanil methylsulfate
Synonyms: 4-(diphenylmethylene)-1,1-dimethylpiperidinium methyl sulfate, 4-(diphenylmethylidene)-1,1-dimethylpiperidinium methyl sulfate, diphemanil methosulfate, diphemanil methylsulfate, diphemanil metilsulfate, diphemanili metilsulfas, metilsulfate de diphemanil, metilsulfato de difemanilo, N,N-dimethyl-4-piperidylidene-1,1-diphenylmethane methylsulfate, p-(alpha-phenylbenzylidene)-1,1-dimethylpiperidinium methyl sulfate
Definition: The alkene resulting from the formal Wittig olefination of benzophenone and 1,1-dimethyl-4-bromopiperidinium methylsulfate. A quaternary ammonium anticholinergic, it binds muscarinic acetycholine receptors and thereby decreases secretory excretion of stomach acids, saliva and sweat, It is used topically in the treatment of hyperhidorsis (excessive sweating).
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:59782]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: piperidines quaternary ammonium salt
has_role: bronchodilator agent muscarinic antagonist parasympatholytic