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Etomidate

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[Flash Point]

191
[Fire Fighting]

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

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed.
[Inhalation]

May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

Harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

22
[EC Safety Phrase]

36
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Harmful. Harmful if swallowed.
[Appearance]

White powder.
[Solubility in water]

14 mg/mL
[Boiling Point]

392
[Vapor Pressure]

2E-6 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

9.77 (pKb)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

64.1 kJ/mol
[Usage]

General anesthetic.
[Product Name]

Etomidate
[Synonyms]

1H-Imidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 1-[(1R)-1-phenylethyl]-, ethyl ester
Amidate
Imidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 1-(alpha-methylbenzyl)-, ethyl ester, (R)-(+)
[CAS]

"CASEN_33125-97-2.htm">33125-97-2
[Formula]

C14H16N2O2
[Molecular Weight]

244.29
[EINECS]

251-385-9
[RTECS]

NI4021500
[RTECS Class]

Human Data
[Merck]

12,3927
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

665833
[Beilstein Reference]

5-25-04-00085
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.