General

Synonyms: 2,4-diamino-5-p-chlorophenyl-6-ethylpyrimidine, CD, chloridin, chloridine, chloridyn, darachlor, darapram, daraprim, daraprime, diaminopyritamin, erbaprelina, malocide, maloprim, pirimecidan, tindurin, malacid, further trade names
Use: antimalarial drug, veterinary drug
Molecular formula: C₁₂H₁₃ClN₄
CAS No: 58-14-0
EINECS No:

Physical data

Appearance: white powder
Melting point: 233 C
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Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: negligible

Stability

Stable, but light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Poison. Experimental teratogen. Human mutagenic data. May cause reproductive harm.

Toxicity data
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ORL-MUS LD50 92 mg kg^-1
IPR-MUS LD50 74 mg kg^-1
ORL-HAM LDLO 250 mg kg^-1
SCU-MUS LDLO 160 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R23 R24 R25.

Transport information

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UN No 2811. Hazard class 6.1. Packing group III.

Personal protection

Safety glasses, gloves, good ventilation.

Safety phrases
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