General

Synonyms: 4-chloro-N-(2-furylmethyl)-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid, 4-chloro-N-furfuryl-5-sulfamoylanthranilic acid, 5-(aminosulfonyl)-4-chloro-2-((2-furanylmethyl)amino)benzoic acid, aisemide, aluzine, beronald, desdemin, diural, dryptal, errolon, eutensin, frusid, fulsix, frusemide, furosemid, frusemin, fuluvamide, furanthril, furanthryl, lasex, lasix, lasilix, nicorol, prefemin, profemin, radonna, rosemide, salix, seguril, transit, trofurit, urex, urosemide, further trade names
Use: diuretic
Molecular formula: C₁₂H₁₁ClN₂O₅S
CAS No: 54-31-9
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Physical data

Appearance: white powder
Melting point: ca. 206 C (decomposes)
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Water solubility: slight

Stability

Stable, but light sensitive, air sensitive and hygroscopic.

Toxicology

Harmful if swallowed.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 2600 mg kg^-1
IVN-MAN TDLO 29 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 800 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 2200 mg kg^-1
ORL-RBT LD50 800 mg kg^-1
IVN-RBT LD50 400 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R22.

Transport information

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Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

Safety glasses.

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