| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Alloxan | 【Synonyms】
2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinetetrone
2,4,5,6-Pyrimidinetetrone
2,4,5,6-Tetraoxohexahydropyrimidine
2,4,5,6-Tetraoxypyrimidine
5,6-Dioxyuracil
Mesoxalylurea | 【CAS】
50-71-5 | 【Formula】
C4H2N2O4 | 【Molecular Weight】
142.07 | 【EINECS】
200-062-0 | 【RTECS】
BA4200000 | 【RTECS Class】
Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant | 【Merck】
13,279 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
132451 | 【Beilstein Reference】
5-24-09-00382 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Solubility in water】
Very soluble | 【Melting Point】
289 | 【Density】
1.639 g/cm3 | 【pKa/pKb】
4.39 (pKa) | 【Partition Coefficient】
-2.51 | 【Heat Of Combustion】
-1145 kJ/mol | 【Usage】
Substance is used in production of diabetes in experimental animals. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. | 【Inhalation】
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | 【Skin】
Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. | 【Eyes】
Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Inhalation】
Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. | 【Skin】
Causes irritation. | 【Eyes】
Causes irritation. | 【Ingestion】
Harmful if swallowed. | 【Hazards】
Container explosion may occur under fire conditions. | 【EC Risk Phrase】
20/21/22 36/37/38 | 【EC Safety Phrase】
26 36 |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
Evacuate area. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Incompatibilities】
Keep away from oxidizing materials. | 【Stability】
Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Decomposition】
Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides. |
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