Clopidol Chemical Properties

Melting point:

>320℃

Boiling point:

318.4±37.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.2494 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5500 (estimate)

storage temp. 

0-6°C

pka

5.50±0.33(Predicted)

form 

neat

Water Solubility 

40mg/L(temperature not stated)

InChIKey

QCMHHYSPKNVXLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS DataBase Reference

2971-90-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Clopidol (2971-90-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

UU7711500

HS Code 

29333990

Toxicity

LD50 orally in rats: 18 g/kg (Plisek)

Clopidol Usage And Synthesis

Description

The drug methylchlorpindol is used for the prevention of coccidiosis in poultry.

Chemical Properties

Clopidol is a white to light brown powder.

Uses

GABA Cl channel agonist, antiparasitic

Uses

An antibiotic used in veterinary medicine as a coccidiostat in poultry. Showed low order of acute and chronic toxicity in animals.

Uses

An antiprotozoal agent.

Definition

A penta-substituted pyridine derivative.

General Description

White to light-brown, crystalline solid. Mp: 320°C. Practically insoluble in water. Administered to poultry to prevent the growth of pathogenic parasites.

Reactivity Profile

Clopidol is a non-combustible as a solid, but dust may burn rapidly or explode when mixed with air and ignited.

Hazard

Toxic. Mutagenic effects. Questionable carcinogen. Clopyralid.

Contact allergens

This drug is used for the prevention of coccidiosis in poultry.

Safety Profile

A nuisance dust. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cland NOx.

Potential Exposure

Those engaged in formulation, application or manufacture of this veterinary antibiotic. Used as a pharmaceutical and as feed and food additive

Shipping

UN3249 Medicine, solid, toxic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials.

Incompatibilities

Noncombustible solid, but dust may explode in cloud form. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause a fire or explosion hazard

Waste Disposal

Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed. It is inappropriate and possibly dangerous to the environment to dispose of expired or waste drugs and pharmaceuticals by flushing them down the toilet or discarding them to the trash. Household quantities of expired or waste pharmaceuticals may be mixed with wet cat litter or coffee grounds, double-bagged in plastic, discard in trash. Larger quantities shall carefully take into consideration applicable DEA, EPA, and FDA regulations. If possible return the pharmaceutical to the manufacturer for proper disposal being careful to properly label and securely package the material. Alternatively, the waste pharmaceutical shall be labeled, securely packaged, and transported by a state licensed medical waste contractor to dispose by burial in a licensed hazardous or toxic waste landfill or incinerator.

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