| Identification | |
| Name: | Ephedrine sulfate |
| Synonyms: | Bis[[R-(R*,S*)]-beta-hydroxy-alpha-methylphenethyl methylammonium] sulphate |
| CAS: | 134-72-5 |
| EINECS: | 205-154-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | 2(C10H15NO).H2O4S |
| Molecular Weight: | 428.54288 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/2C10H15NO.H2O4S/c2*1-8(11-2)10(12)9-6-4-3-5-7-9;1-5(2,3)4/h2*3-8,10-12H,1-2H3;(H2,1,2,3,4)/t2*8-,10-;/m00./s1 |
| Molecular Structure: | ![(2(C10H15NO).H2O4S) Bis[[R-(R*,S*)]-beta-hydroxy-alpha-methylphenethyl methylammonium] sulphate](https://img1.guidechem.com/chem/e/dict/112/134-72-5.jpg) |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 1544 |
| Melting Point: | 248-250 ºC |
| Density: | g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable, but may be light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Water Solubility: | Freely soluble in water,sparingly soluble in alcohol. |
| Solubility: | Freely soluble in water,sparingly soluble in alcohol. |
| Appearance: | white crystalline powder |
| Report: |
NTP Carcinogenesis Studies (feed); No Evidence: mouse, rat NTPTR* National Toxicology Program Technical Report Series. (Research Triangle Park, NC 27709) No. NTP-TR-307 ,1986. . Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep containers tightly closed. Store protected from light. Store in a cool, dry area away from incompatible substances. |
| Color: | Waxy solid, crystals or granules White to colorless granules, pieces, or crystals Plates from water |
| Usage: | Bronchodilator. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn: Harmful
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