General

Synonyms: 4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]benzenebutanoic acid, gamma-(p-bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)benzenebutanoic acid, p-(N,N-di-(beta-chloroethyl)aminophenyl)butyric acid, ambochlorin, amboclorin, ecloril, linfolysin
Use:
Molecular formula: C₁₄H₁₉Cl₂NO₂
CAS No: 305-03-3
EINECS No: 206-162-0

Physical data

Appearance: beige powder
Melting point: 64 C
Boiling point:
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm^-3):
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility:

Stability

Stable, but may be light sensitive. Store cold. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Toxic. May act as a carcinogen. May cause reproductive damage.

Toxicity data
(The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
ORL-RAT LD50 76 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 14 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 80 mg kg^-1
SCU-MUS LD50 26 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
(The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
R23 R24 R25 R45.

Transport information

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

Personal protection

Safety glasses, gloves. Use only in a fume cupboard. Handle as a possible carcinogen.

Safety phrases
(The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
S36 S37 S39 S45 S53.

[Return to Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Lab. Safety home page.]

This information was last updated on October 25, 2004. 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.