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Androstenedione

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[Flash Point]

161
[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 breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[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. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

May be harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

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

22 24/25
[Personal Protection]

Protective gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Wear dust mask.
[Exposure Effects]

Avoid contact and inhalation.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

174
[Boiling Point]

431
[Vapor Pressure]

1E-7 (25 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

2.77
[Heat Of Vaporization]

68.7 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Direct precursor to testosterone and estrogen.
[Product Name]

Androstenedione
[Synonyms]

Androst-4-endione
Androstendione
Fecundin
[CAS]

"CASEN_63-05-8.htm">63-05-8
[Formula]

C19H26O2
[Molecular Weight]

286.41000000000003
[EINECS]

200-554-5
[RTECS]

BV8150000
[RTECS Class]

Tumorigen; Reproductive Effector; Hormone
[Merck]

13,643
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2059239
[Beilstein Reference]

4-07-00-02381
[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]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.