General

Synonyms: salbutamol free base, 4-hydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl-alpha-((tert-butylamino)methyl)benzyl alcohol, albuterol, proventil, saventol, spreor, sultanol, ventalin inhaler, ventolin, ventoline, volmax
Use: beta2-adrenoceptor agonist
Molecular formula: C₁₃H₂₁NO₃
CAS No: 18559-94-9
EINECS No: 242-424-0

Physical data

Appearance: solid
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Stability

Stable, but light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Harmful if swallowed.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 660 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 295 mg kg^-1
SCU-RAT LD50 > 2500 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 2707 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R22.

Transport information

(The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section is given here.)
Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

Safety glasses if working with powder.

Safety phrases
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This information was last updated on February 10, 2005. 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.