Pyremethamine

Safety (MSDS) data for pyrimethamine

Safety (MSDS) data for pyrimethamine

Hazard: harmful


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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    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

    (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, good ventilation.

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