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Gabapentin hydrochloride

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[Flash Point]

144
[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 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.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation. Multiple Routes: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Vapor or mist is irritating to the eyes, mucous
[Hazards]

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

61 36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

53 22 26 36/37/39 45
[Personal Protection]

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves. Wear disposable coveralls and discard them after use.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Toxic. May cause harm to the unborn child. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Target organ(s): Nerves. Pancreas.
[Appearance]

Off-white powder.
[Solubility in water]

Very soluble
[Melting Point]

165 - 152
[Boiling Point]

314
[Vapor Pressure]

0.0001 (25 C)
[Density]

1.257 g/cm3
[pKa/pKb]

4.72 (pKa)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

61.1 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Anticonvulsant with unknown mechanism of action. Exhibits antinociceptive, anxiolytic, neuroprotective and anti-epileptic effects.
[Product Name]

1-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid
[Synonyms]

1-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid
2-[1-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexyl]acetic acid
Neurontin
[CAS]

"CASEN_60142-96-3.htm">60142-96-3
[Formula]

C9H17NO2
[Molecular Weight]

171.24
[EINECS]

262-076-3
[RTECS]

GU6496000
[RTECS Class]

Drug
[Merck]

12,4343
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2359739
[Beilstein Reference]

6-14
[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.