General

Synonyms: quinacrine hydrochloride, quinacrine HCl, 6-chloro-9-((4-(diethylamino)-1-methylbutyl)amino)-2-methoxyacridine dihydrochloride, arichin, atabrine, atabrine hydrochloride, atabrine dihydrochloride, chemiochin, chinacrin, chinacrin hydrochloride, crinodora, erion, italchin, malaricida, mecryl, mepacrine dihydrochloride, methoquine, metochin, metoquin, palacrin, palusan, 866 R.P., SN 390 and various other trade names.
Molecular formula: C₂₃H₃₀ClN₃O . 2HCl
CAS No: 69-05-6
EC No:

Physical data

Appearance: yellow crystals or powder
Melting point: ca. 248 - 250 C (decomposes)
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Water solubility: slight
 

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or if absorbed through the skin. May cause discolouration of skin.

Toxicity data
(The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
ORL-RAT LD50 900 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LDLO 1000 mg kg^-1
SCU-MUS LD50 212 mg kg^-1
IVN-MUS LDLO 37 mg kg^-1
ORL-RBT LDLO 400 mg kg^-1

Transport information

Personal protection

Safety glasses. Adequate ventilation.

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