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5-Methoxytryptamine

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[Flash Point]

184
[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. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[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.
[Solubility in water]

Very soluble
[Melting Point]

122 - 125
[Boiling Point]

380
[Vapor Pressure]

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

4.01 (pKb)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

62.8 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Serotonin derivative proposed as potentiator for hypnotics and sedatives.
[Product Name]

5-Methoxytryptamine
[Synonyms]

[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amine
2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanamine
3-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-methoxyindole
5-Methoxy-1H-indole-3-ethanamine
Deacetylmelatonin
[CAS]

"CASEN_608-07-1.htm">608-07-1
[Formula]

C11H14N2O
[Molecular Weight]

190.25
[EINECS]

210-153-7
[RTECS]

NL4059000
[RTECS Class]

Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector
[Merck]

12,6083
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

145587
[Beilstein Reference]

5-22-12-00018
[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, Nitrogen oxides.