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Synonyms: isoephedrine, psi-ephedrine, d-psi-2-methylamino-1-phenyl-1-propanol,
(1s,2s)-pseudoephedrine
Molecular formula: C10H15NO
CAS No: 90-82-4
EINECS No: 202-018-6 Physical data
Appearance: white crystals
Melting point: 116 - 119 C
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Water solubility: Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
May discolour upon exposure to light.
Toxicology
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Eye,
skin and respiratory irritant.
(The meaning of any abbreviations which appear
in this section is given
here.)
ORL-RAT LD50 660 mg kg-1
ORL-MUS LD50 500 mg kg-1
IVN-MUS LD50 88 mg kg-1
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here.)
R20 R21 R22 R36 R37 R38. Transport information
Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.
Personal protection
Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.
(The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section
is given here.)
S26 S36 S37 S39.