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Ondansetron

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Water spray. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with the skin and eyes.
[Storage]

Store in original container in a cool dark place.
[Inhalation]

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
[Skin]

Immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water, provided person is conscious. Seek medical advice.
[Personal Protection]

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots & heavy rubber gloves.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

231 - 232
[Boiling Point]

546
[Vapor Pressure]

5.6E-12 (25 C)
[Density]

1.27 g/cm3 (20 C)
[pKa/pKb]

6.50 (pKb)
[Partition Coefficient]

2.07
[Heat Of Vaporization]

82.5 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Used mainly as an antiemetic to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy.
[Product Name]

Ondansetron
[Synonyms]

1,2,3,9-Tetrahydro-9-methyl-3-((2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl)-4H-carbazol-4-one
9-Methyl-3-[(2-methylimidazol-1-yl)methyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-carbazol-4-one
GR-38032
Zophren
Zudan
[CAS]

"CASEN_99614-02-5.htm">99614-02-5
[Formula]

C18H19N3O
[Molecular Weight]

293.37
[RTECS]

FE6375400
[Merck]

12,6979
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

3622981
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep-up/absorb in suitable material, place in a container and hold for disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after pickup is complete.
[Combustion Products]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.