Product Identification

Product Name

trans-1-Propenyl-2,4,5-trimethoxybenzene

Synonyms

(E)-1,2,4-Trimethoxy-5-prop-1-enylbenzene
alpha-Asarone
Asaron
Asarone
Asarum camphor
trans-Isoasaron

CAS

2883-98-9

Formula

C12H16O3

Molecular Weight

208.25

EINECS

220-743-6

RTECS

DC2975000

RTECS Class

Tumorigen; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector

Beilstein/Gmelin

1910606

Beilstein Reference

4-06-00-07476

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Monoclinic needles from water.

Solubility in water

practically insoluble

Melting Point

62-63

Boiling Point

298

Density

1.165 g/cm3 (20 C)

Usage

Medication.

Refractive Index

1.568 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

The possible benefit of early removal of some ingested material by cautious gastric lavage must be weighed against potential complications of bleeding or perforation. Activated charcoal activated charcoal binds most toxic agents and can decrease their systemic absorption if administered soon after ingestion. Activated charcoal: administer charcoal as a slurry (240 ml water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents.

Inhalation

Move patient to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty breathing develops, evaluate for respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis. Administer oxygen and assist ventilation as required. Treat bronchospasm with beta2 agonist and corticosteroid aerosols.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists. Pesticides - remove contaminated clothing and jewelry. Wash the skin, including hair and nails, vigorously; do repeated soap washings. Discard contaminated clothing. Irritation - treat dermal irritation or burns with standard topical therapy

Eyes

Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Skin

May cause burns.

Eyes

See Skin.

UN (DOT)

1325

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure Effects

The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, sand, earth, water spray or regular foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or regular foam.

Fire Potential

Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Make no contact with the spilled material. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

1325

Hazard Class

4.1

Packing Group

II; III