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Scopolamine methyl nitrate Chemical Sampling Information
Scopolamine methyl nitrate

General Description
    Synonyms: hyoscine methyl nitrate; mescomine; methscopolamine nitrate; Skopolate; Skopyl; Viscope

    OSHA IMIS Code Number: S150

    Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 6106-46-3

    NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: YM3675150

    Chemical Description and Physical Properties: Solid
      molecular formula: C17H21NO4•CH3NO3
      molecular weight: 380.39
      melting range: 381.2-390.2°C
Health Factors
    Potential symptoms: headache, dizziness; nausea, vomiting, dilated pupils, blurred vision, dry mouth, hot dry skin

    Health Effects: target nerves

    Affected organs: CNS
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
    Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:

    • sampling media: Glass fiber filters in 37-mm cassette
      analytical solvent: 20 mM methanesulfonic acid in DI water
      maximum volume: 120 Liters   maximum flow rate: 1 L/min
      current analytical method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/UV (217 nm)
      method reference: OSHA SLTC In-House File (PV2144)
      method classification: Partially Validated
      note: Samples should be refrigerated upon receipt at lab.
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