Ro 3-0422 is an extremely potent organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It is extremely toxic. The intravenous LD50 is 20 μg/kg in mice.[1] It is over 300 times more potent than neostigmine.[2]

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References

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  2. ^ Andrews, K. J. M.; Atherton, F. R.; Bergel, F.; Morrison, A. L. (1954). "Hydroxypyridine and hydroxyquinoline phosphates as anti-cholinesterases". Journal of the Chemical Society (Resumed): 1638. doi:10.1039/jr9540001638.