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Safety (MSDS) data for doxylamine succinate

Safety (MSDS) data for doxylamine succinate


General

    Synonyms: decapryn succinate, dimethylaminoethoxymethylbenzylpyridine succinate, phenyl 2-pyridylmethyl-beta-N,N-dimethylaminoethyl ether succinate, decapryn, decapryn succinate (1:1), hoggar N, mereprine, unisom
    Use: antihistamine
    Molecular formula: C21H28N2O5
    CAS No: 562-10-7
    EINECS No:

Physical data

    Appearance: white to light cream powder
    Melting point: 103 - 108 C
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    Water solubility: substantial

Stability

    Stable, but may be light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

    May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled, or act as an irritant.

    Toxicity data
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    ORL-MUS LD50 470 mg kg-1
    ORL-RAT LDLO 600 mg kg-1

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Transport information

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    Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

    Safety glasses.

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