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Nitrofurantoin Structure

Nitrofurantoin

Chemical Properties

Melting point 268°C
Boiling point 380.75°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.5824 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6700 (estimate)
storage temp.  Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility  DMF: soluble50mg/mL
pka 7.2(at 25℃)
form  crystalline
color  yellow
Water Solubility  <0.01 g/100 mL at 19 ºC
Sensitive  Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic
λmax 358nm(MeOH)(lit.)
Merck  14,6599
BRN  893207
BCS Class 2
Stability Stability Stable, but light-sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong alkalies, strong acids. Decomposes upon contact with most metals other than stainless steel and aluminium.
CAS DataBase Reference 67-20-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Hydantoin, n-(5-nitro-2-furfurylidene)-1-amino-(67-20-9)
IARC 3 (Vol. 50) 1990
EPA Substance Registry System Nitrofurantoin (67-20-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  22-42/43
Safety Statements  22-36/37-45
RIDADR  2811
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  MU2800000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1(b)
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29349990
Hazardous Substances Data 67-20-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 oral in rat: 604mg/kg

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