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Chemical Formula
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CHI3
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CAS
No. 75-47-8 |
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| Molecular Weight |
393.78 |
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| Properties |
| Specific gravity |
d174 4.008 |
| Melting Point |
120°C |
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| Appearance |
Yellow lusterous
crystalline powder, with peculiar irritating odor. |
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| Solubility |
Insoluble
in water, slightly soluble in alcohol and glycerine.
Soluble in chloroform and ether, and readily soluble in
benzene and acetone. |
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| Specifications |
| Item |
ISE Standard
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Japanese Pharmacopoeia
Class II |
| Assay |
99.4% min |
99.4% min |
| Color, acidity, alkalinity |
Filtrate is colorless
and odorless, neutral to litmus |
Filtrate is colorless
and odorless, neutral to litmus |
| Melting point |
120°C |
120°C |
| Sulfate |
0.017% max. |
0.017% max. |
| Chloride |
0.011% max. |
0.011% max. |
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| Packaging |
| Inside packing |
Polyethylene sack |
| Outside packing |
Corrugated cardboard
box |
| Net weight |
20 kg |
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| Applications |
Medicines
Organic synthesis |
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| Hazards
& Toxicity |
| Fire and explosion |
Noncombustible |
| Toxicity |
LD50
(oral) 910 mg/kg (rabbit)
LD50 (hypodermic injection) 629 mg/kg (mouse)
Slightly toxic, and irritative |
| First
Aid |
1) Rinse
eyes with aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate.
2) Wash contaminated skin areas with soap and water.
3) When swallowed, wash stomach, and administer a salt-containing
purgative. |
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| Handling
& Storage |
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| Seal containers
and store in a cool, dark place. |
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