| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 22 24/25 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. | |
| [Appearance] Slightly beige crystalline powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 150 - 151 | |
| [pKa/pKb] 4.37 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] .95 | |
| [Product Name] 5-Methoxyindole-3-acetic acid | |
| [Synonyms] 5-Methoxy-1H-indole-3-acetic acid 5-Methoxy-3-indoleacetic acid 5-Methoxy-3-indolylacetic acid 5-Methoxy-IAA 5-Methoxyindole-3-acetic acid 5-Methoxyindoleacetic acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_3471-31-6.htm">3471-31-6 | |
| [Formula] C11H11NO3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 205.21 | |
| [EINECS] 222-438-3 | |
| [RTECS] NL3660500 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen; Drug | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 187161 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 5-22-05-00203 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Oxidizing agents. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen. |
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