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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Water spray. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with the skin and eyes.
[Storage]

Store in original container in a cool dark place.
[Inhalation]

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
[Skin]

Immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water, provided person is conscious. Seek medical advice.
[Personal Protection]

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots & heavy rubber gloves.
[Melting Point]

135 - 138
[Vapor Pressure]

4.1E-15 (25 C)
[Density]

1.11 g/cm3 (20 C)
[pKa/pKb]

13.49 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

4.42
[Usage]

A hypolipidemic drug.
[Product Name]

(1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-1,2,3,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl]ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl 2,2-dimethyl-butanoate
[Synonyms]

[(1S,3R,7R,8S,8aR)-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-oxan-2-yl]ethyl]-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl] 2,2-dimethylbutanoat
Butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, 1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-(2-(tetrahydro- 4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl)ethyl)-1-naphthalenyl ester, (1S-(1-alpha,3-alpha,7- beta,8-beta(2S*,4S*),8a-beta))
L-644128-000U
MK-0733
Zocor
[CAS]

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[Formula]

C25H38O5
[Molecular Weight]

418.57
[RTECS]

EK7798000
[Merck]

12,8686
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

4768037
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep-up/absorb in suitable material, place in a container and hold for disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after pickup is complete.
[Combustion Products]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.