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71-68-1

Name HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
CAS 71-68-1
EINECS(EC#) 200-762-6
Molecular Formula C17H20ClNO3
MDL Number MFCD03427563
Molecular Weight 321.8
MOL File 71-68-1.mol

Chemical Properties

Melting point  >280°C (dec.)
alpha  D25 -133°
density  1.1451 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6470 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  H2O: >10 mg/mL
form  A crystalline solid
EPA Substance Registry System Morphinan-6-one, 4,5-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methyl-, hydrochloride (1:1), (5.alpha.) (71-68-1)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements 
Safety Statements 
RIDADR  UN 1230 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  QD2625000
HazardClass  6.1(a)
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  2939110000
Safety Profile
Poison by subcutaneous and intravenous routes. Experimental teratogenic effects. A powerful analgesic. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NOx and HCl. See also MORPHINE.
Toxicity
LD50 in mice (mg/kg): 61-96 i.v. (Buchwald, Eadie)

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