Phenobal

Safety (MSDS) data for phenobarbital (C-IV)

Safety (MSDS) data for phenobarbital (C-IV)

Hazard: harmful


General

    Synonyms: 5-ethyl-5-phenylbarbituric acid, 5-ethyl-5-phenyl-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)pyrimidinetrione, phenobarbituric acid, 5-phenyl-5-ethylbarbituric acid, phenylethylbarbiturate, phenylethylmalonylurea, adonal, aephenal, agrypnal, amylofene, ensobarb, ensodorm, epidorm, epilol, episedal, epsylone, luminal, nunol, phenobartitone, phenemal, phenobal, phenobarb, phenobarbyl, phenoluric, numerous further trade names
    Use:
    Molecular formula: NHCONHCOC(C2H5)(C6H5)CO
    CAS No: 50-06-6
    EINECS No:

Physical data

    Appearance: white solid
    Melting point: 174 C
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    Flash point: 174 C
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    Water solubility: slight

Stability

    Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

    Harmful, and may be fatal, if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to an allergic reaction or CNS depression.

    Toxicity data
    (The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
    ORL-RAT LD50 162 mg kg-1
    ORL-MUS LD50 168 mg kg-1
    ORL-RBT LD50 185 mg kg-1
    SCU-RAT LD50 200 mg kg-1

    Risk phrases
    (The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
    R25.

Transport information

    (The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section is given here.)
    UN No 2811. Hazard class 6.1.

Personal protection

    Safety glasses, good ventilation.

    Safety phrases
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