N-nitrosoephedrine Property

Melting point:

89.7 °C

Boiling point:

330.68°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.1444 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5000 (estimate)

storage temp. 

4°C, Inert atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Dichloromethane (Slightly)

form 

Oil

pka

13.44±0.20(Predicted)

color 

Pale Yellow

Safety

Toxicity

mma-sat 50 mg/plate CALEDQ 21,63,83

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

N-nitrosoephedrine Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

N-Nitrosoephedrine is an N-nitroso derivative of (1R,2S)-(-)-Ephedrine(E574995), which is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia. It is similar in molecular structure to the well-known drugs phenylpropanolamine. N-Nitrosoephedrine can be used for in-vivo formation of mutagenic N-nitroso compounds.

Safety Profile

Confirmed carcinogen. Poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. An experimental teratogen. Mutation data reported. Many N-nitroso compounds are carcinogens. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also N-NITROSO COMPOUNDS.