General
Synonyms: 2-chloro-10-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)phenothiazine monohydrochloride,
thorazine, neurazine, propaphen, promacid, sonazine, torazina, chloracetil,
numerous other trade names
Use: anti-emetic, antipsychotic drug
Molecular formula: C17H19ClN2S.HCl
CAS No: 69-09-0
EC No:
Physical data
Appearance: creamy white crystalline powder
Melting point: ca. 193 C (decomposes)
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Water solubility: moderate
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Air and light sesnsitive.
Toxicology
Poison. Experimental teratogen. May cause reproductive defects.
Irritant. May lead to dermatitis in sensitized individuals.
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given
here.)
IPR-RAT LD50 62 mg kg-1
SCU-RAT LD50 140 mg kg-1
IVN-RAT LD50 25 mg kg-1
ORL-RAT LD50 145 mg kg-1
ORL-WMN TDLO 6 mg kg-1
IVN-RBT LD50 5 mg kg-1
Risk phrases
(The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given
here.)
R36 R37 R38 R47.
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
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