General

Synonyms: N-[4-[[(2,4-diamino-6-pteridinyl)methyl]methylamino]benzoyl]-l-glutamic acid, 4-amino-N¹⁰-methylpteroyl-l-glutamic acid, 4-amino-10-methylfolic acid, (+)-amethopterin, amethopterin, amethopterine, antifolan, emtexate, ledertrexate, metatrexan, methylaminopterin, mexate, rheumatrex, further trade names
Use:
Molecular formula: C₂₀H₂₂N₈O₅
CAS No: 59-05-2
EINECS No: 200-413-8

Physical data

Appearance: yellow powder
Melting point: ca. 192 C
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Water solubility: insoluble

Stability

Stable, but light sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. Store at -15C or below.

Toxicology

Toxic if swallowed. May cause harm to the unborn child.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 135 mg kg^-1
SCU-RAT LD50 58 mg kg^-1
Intraspinal-WMN LDLO 36 mg kg^-1/15d

Risk phrases
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R25 R36 R38 R61.

Transport information

(The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section is given here.)
UN No 1544. Hazard class 6.1. Packing group III.

Personal protection

Safety glasses, good ventilation.

Safety phrases
(The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
S26 S36 S37 S45 S53.

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