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| Morphine sulfate |
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General Description
Synonyms: 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methylmorphina-3,6-diol sulfate salt pentahydrate
OSHA IMIS Code Number: M230
Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 6211-15-0
Chemical Description and Physical Properties: White solid
molecular formula: C34H40N2O10S
molecular weight: 668.76
melting point: 250°C (decomposes)
Potentially hazardous incompatibilities: alkalis, iodic acid, potassium permanganate, borax, chlorates, ferric chloride, iodides, lead acetate, magnesia, mercury dichloride, gold salts
Health Factors
Potential symptoms: narcotic, may irritate respiratory tract, produces anesthetic effect; inhalation of significant quantities may produce lung edema, dizziness, and respiratory difficulties; slight to moderate eye irritant; ingestion causes gastric upset, nasea, vomiting and constipation; human lethal dose 120-250 mg
Affected organs: eyes, respiratory system, CNS
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