General

Synonyms: isonicotinic acid hydrazide, anidon, 4-pyridinecarboxylic acid hydrazide, bacillen, cedin, cemidon, dibutin, gink, HIA, hidranizil, iscotin, isolyn, very large number of other trade names.
Use: antibacterial and anti-tubercular agent
Molecular formula: C₆H₇N₃O
CAS No: 54-85-3
EC No:

Physical data

Appearance: white crystalline powder
Melting point: 171 C
Boiling point:
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm^-3):
Flash point: 190 C
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: substantial
 

Stability

Stable, but may be air or light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, chloral, aldehydes, iodine, ferric salts, hypochlorites.

Toxicology

Poison. Experimental carcinogen, neoplastigen, tumorigen. Human mutagenic data. Experimental teratogen. May cause reproductive defects.

Toxicity data
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ORL-HMN LDLO 100 mg kg^-1
ORL-MAN TDLO 430 mg kg^-1
ORL-DOG LD50 50 mg kg^-1
IVN-MUS LD50 149 mg kg^-1
SCU-RAT LD50 329 mg kg^-1
ORL-GPG LD50 255 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R23 R24 R25 R47.

Transport information

Personal protection

Treat as potentially hazardous. Safety glasses, gloves, good ventilation.

Safety phrases
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