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Y0000016

Propofol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2,6-Diisopropylphenol, 2,6-Bis(1-methylethyl)phenol, 2,6-Bis(isopropyl)phenol, Propofol

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Linear Formula:
[(CH3)2CH]2C6H3OH
CAS Number:
2078-54-8
Molecular Weight:
178.27
MDL number:
MFCD00008885
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329830815
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor pressure

5.6 mmHg ( 100 °C)

API family

propofol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

refractive index

n20/D 1.514 (lit.)

bp

256 °C/764 mmHg (lit.)

mp

18 °C (lit.)

density

0.962 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)c1cccc(C(C)C)c1O

InChI

1S/C12H18O/c1-8(2)10-6-5-7-11(9(3)4)12(10)13/h5-9,13H,1-4H3

InChI key

OLBCVFGFOZPWHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... GABRA1(2554) , GABRA2(2555) , GABRA3(2556) , GABRA4(2557) , GABRA5(2558) , GABRA6(2559) , GABRB1(2560) , GABRB2(2561) , GABRB3(2562) , GABRD(2563) , GABRE(2564) , GABRG1(2565) , GABRG2(2566) , GABRG3(2567) , GABRP(2568) , GABRQ(55879)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Propofol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

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