General

Synonyms: 3-o-chlorophenyl-5-methyl-4-isoxazolylpenicillin sodium, cloxapen, ankerbin, gelstaph, orbenin sodium, syntarpen sodium, tegopen, staphybiot, various further trade names
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Molecular formula: C₁₉H₁₇ClN₃NaO₅S
CAS No: 642-78-4
EINECS No: 211-390-9

Physical data

Appearance: solid
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Water solubility: 50 mg/ml

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Refrigerate.

Toxicology

May be harmful or act as an irritant - toxicology not fully investigated.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 5000 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 1350 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 5000 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 1660 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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Transport information

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Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

Safety glasses. Do not breathe dust.

Safety phrases
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S22.

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This information was last updated on August 26, 2003. We have tried to make it as accurate and useful as possible, but can take no responsibility for its use, misuse, or accuracy. We have not verified this information, and cannot guarantee that it is up-to-date.