QUASSIN Property

Melting point:

222°

alpha 

D20 +34.5° (c = 5.09 in CHCl3)

Boiling point:

586.3±50.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.23±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

-20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Off-White

LogP

2.220 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

Picrasa-2,12-diene-1,11,16-trione, 2,12-dimethoxy- (76-78-8)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

QUASSIN Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Quassin is a naturally occurring extract from quassia trees and is used in traditional chinese medicine for its antiulcerogenic properties. Quassin have also been used as an additive in soft drinks.

Definition

ChEBI: Quassin is a triterpenoid.