Synonyms: 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide-1,1-dioxide, HCTZ, HCZ, hydril, hydrodiuril, dyazide, hydrosaluric, hypothaizide, hypothiazid, NCI-C55925, nefrix, oretic, aquarills, vetidrex, aquarius, ivaugan, chlorosulphadil, cidrex, panurin, neoflumen, vetidrex, esidrex, neocodema, dichlorosal, numerous other trade names
Use: diuretic
Molecular formula: C₇H₈ClN₃O₄S₂
CAS No: 58-93-5
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Physical data

Appearance: white crystalline powder
Melting point: 273 - 275 C
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Water solubility: negligible

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Harmful if swallowed. May cause sensitisation. Skin, eye and respiratory irritant.

Toxicity data
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ORL-MUS LD50 3080 mg kg^-1
IPR-MUS LD50 578 mg kg^-1
IVN-MUS LD50 590 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 234 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R22 R42 R43.

Transport information

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Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

Safety glasses.

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