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Alfacalcidol

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[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.
[Fire Potential]

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician immediately.
[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. Store at -20 C
[Inhalation]

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

May cause skin irritation. May be fatal if absorbed through skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

May be fatal if swallowed.
[Hazards]

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

26/27/28
[EC Safety Phrase]

28 36/37 45
[UN (DOT)]

2811
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
[Appearance]

Fine white crystals
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

132 - 133
[Vapor Pressure]

2E-13 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

13.82 (pKa)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

92.83 kJ/mol
[Usage]

A form of vitamin d. It is converted rapidly in the liver to the active metabolite, 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (calcitriol).
[Product Name]

Alfacalcidol
[Synonyms]

1a-Hydroxyvitamin D3
1-Hydroxycholecalciferol
9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-triene-1,3-diol, (1a,3b,5Z,7E)-
[CAS]

"CASEN_41294-56-8.htm">41294-56-8
[Formula]

C27H44O2
[Molecular Weight]

400.65
[EINECS]

255-297-1
[RTECS]

VS2851000
[RTECS Class]

Drug; Reproductive Effector
[Merck]

12,4864
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1916848
[Beilstein Reference]

5-06
[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.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

2811
[Hazard Class]

6.1
[Packing Group]

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