benzpyrinium

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What does benzpyrinium mean?

The pyridinium cation 1-benzylpyridin-1-ium-3-yl N,N-dimethylcarbamate, the bromide of which is used to relieve postoperative urinary retention.

Where does benzpyrinium come from?

From benz(yl)pyr(id)ine + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

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