beta-D-Arabinosylcytosine

Safety (MSDS) data for cytarabine hydrochloride  

Safety (MSDS) data for cytarabine hydrochloride


General

    Synonyms: 1-beta-d-arabinofuranosylcytosine monohydrochloride, aracytidine hydrochloride, cytosine arabinoside hydrochloride, ARA-C, CA, cycloside, iretin, cytosar hydrochloride, MSC 63878, U19920
    Use: anti-viral agent
    Molecular formula: C9H13N3O5 HCl
    CAS No: 69-74-9
    EC No:

Physical data

    Appearance: white powder
    Melting point: 180 - 182 C
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    Water solubility: appreciable
     

Stability

    Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidising agents.

Toxicology

    Eye irritant. May act as a skin or respiratory irritant.

    Toxicity data
    (The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
    ORL-MUS LD50 826 mg kg-1
    SCU-MUS LD50 2262 mg kg-1
    IPR-RAT LD50 5500 mg kg-1
    IVN-DOG LD50 172 mg kg-1

    Risk phrases
    (The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
    R36.

Transport information

Personal protection

    Minimise contact.

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