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1-Methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine

97%

Synonym(s):

MPTP

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H15N
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
173.25
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:

Assay

97%

form

solid

drug control

regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada

bp

128-132 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)

SMILES string

CN1CCC(=CC1)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C12H15N/c1-13-9-7-12(8-10-13)11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-7H,8-10H2,1H3

InChI key

PLRACCBDVIHHLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Dopaminergic neurotoxin.

Warning

Reportedly causes a severe and irreversible Parkinsonism condition in humans and monkeys. New Engl. J. Med. 1983, 309, 310. Science 1983, 219, 979. ibid. 1984, 224, 1083, 1451. ibid. 1984, 225, 529. J. Med. Chem. 1985, 28, 997.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - STOT SE 1

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup


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