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Sigma-Aldrich

Phenelzine sulfate salt

Synonym(s):

Phenelzine hydrogen sulphate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H12N2 · H2O4S
CAS Number:
156-51-4
Molecular Weight:
234.27
EC Number:
205-856-0
MDL number:
MFCD00050687
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24278646
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

synthetic

Assay

≥98% (iodine, titration)

form

powder

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow

SMILES string

NNCCC1=CC=CC=C1.OS(=O)(O)=O

InChI

1S/C8H12N2.H2O4S/c9-10-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8;1-5(2,3)4/h1-5,10H,6-7,9H2;(H2,1,2,3,4)

InChI key

RXBKMJIPNDOHFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... MAOA(4128) , MAOB(4129)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Non-selective MAO-A/B inhibitor.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Dopamine and Norepinephrine Metabolism page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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