Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Homatropine methylbromide (CAS: 80-49-9)?
Answer
Homatropine methylbromide (CAS: 80-49-9) is mainly used in ophthalmology as an anticholinergic agent. It is applied topically in eye drops to dilate the pupils and paralyze accommodation (cycloplegia) during eye examinations and surgeries. It is also used for therapeutic purposes in refractive surgery and ophthalmic diagnostic procedures.
About
CAS No
80-49-9
English Name
Homatropine methylbromide
Molecular Formula
C17H24BrNO3
Molecular Weight
370.3 g/mol
SMILES
C[N+]1(C2CCC1CC(C2)OC(=O)C(C3=CC=CC=C3)O)C.[Br-]
InChIKey
FUFVKLQESJNNAN-ZZJGABIISA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-07 00:03
