Synthesis of some quaternary ammonium alkylating agents and their effects on soman-inhibited acetylcholinesterase

Abstract
A number of compounds were synthesized and tested for their ability to realkylate the phosphonate anion of aged, soman-inhibited acetylcholinesterase. None were able to do so, but 2 of the compounds in particular, [2-(4-pyridyl)ethyl]diethylmethylammonium iodide and its 2-isomer, slowed the rate of aging significantly.

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