English name: L(-)-Epinephrine
CAS number: 51-43-4
Molecular formula: C9H13NO3
Molecular weight: 183.2
EINECS number: 200-098-7
MDL No. : MFCD00002204
Stats
Melting point 215 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Specific rotation -51.5 º (c=4, 1M HCl, dry sub)
Boiling point 316.88°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.1967 (rough estimate)
Refractive index -51.5 ° (C=4, 1mol/L HCl)
Storage conditions 2-8°C
Solubility Practically insoluble in water, in ethanol (96 per cent) and in methylene chloride. It dissolves in hydrochloric acid.
Acidity coefficient (pKa)8.66(at 25℃)
Morphology Fine Crystalline Powder
The color is White to light beige
Water solubility <0.01 g/100 mL at 18 ºC
Air & Light Sensitive
Decomposition> 212°C
Merck14, 3619
BRN2368277
Stable. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents. Light sensitive.
Safety information
GHS hazard pictograms GHS Hazard pictograms
GHS06
Danger
Danger Description H301+H331-H310
Precautions P261-P262-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352+P310-P304+P340+P311
Dangerous goods mark T
Danger category code 23/24/25-52/53-36/37/38-33
Safety Note 36/37/39-45-61-26-23
Dangerous Goods Transport Code UN 2811 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany3
RTECS number DO2625000
F8-10-23
TSCAYes
Danger level 6.1
Packaging Category II
Customs Code 29373100
Toxicity LD50 i.p. in mice: 4 mg/kg (Lands)