Synonyms: 6-((1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl)thio)purine, imuran, ccucol, bw 57-322, azatioprin, cytostatics, methylnitroimidazolylmercaptopurine, imurek, imurel, rorasul
Use: antitumor agent
Molecular formula: C₉H₇N₇O₂S
CAS No: 446-86-6
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Physical data

Appearance: pale yellow crystalline powder
Melting point: ca. 244 C (decomposes)
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Water solubility: negligible

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.

Toxicology

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Experimental carcinogen. IARC human carcinogen.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 535 mg kg^-1
UNR-CHD TDLO 2.5 mg kg^-1 D-I
IPR-RAT LD50 300 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 1389 mg kg^-1
SCU-MUS LD50 350 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R20 R21 R22 R45.

Transport information

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Personal protection

Safety glasses, gloves, good ventilation. Handle as a carcinogen.

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