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Piracetam

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[Flash Point]

201
[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 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]

May be harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate government approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing.
[Exposure Effects]

Avoid contact and inhalation.
[Solubility in water]

Very soluble
[Melting Point]

152
[Boiling Point]

408
[Vapor Pressure]

7E-7 (25 C)
[Density]

1.36 g/cm3 (25 C)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

66.0 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Medication.
[Product Name]

Piracetam
[Synonyms]

2-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide
2-(2-Oxopyrrolidino)acetamide
2-Ketopyrrolidine-1-ylacetamide
2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide
2-Pyrrolidinoneacetamide
[CAS]

"CASEN_7491-74-9.htm">7491-74-9
[Formula]

C6H10N2O2
[Molecular Weight]

142.16
[EINECS]

231-312-7
[RTECS]

UX9660500
[RTECS Class]

Drug
[Merck]

12,7641
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1526393
[Beilstein Reference]

5-21-06-00360
[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.
[Decomposition]

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