Safety data for 8-hydroxyquinoline
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Synonyms: fennosan, 8-OQ, oxin, hydroxybenzopyridine,
oxybenzopyridine, oxychinolin,
8-quinolinol, 8-oxyquinoline, oxyquinoline, oxine, phenopyridine,
quinophenol, 1-azanaphthalene-8-ol, 8-quinol, quinophenol, bioquin, tumex
Use: analytical colorimetric agent, chelating agent, drug, pesticide
Molecular formula: C9H7NO
CAS No: 148-24-3
EC No: 205-711-1
Physical data
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Melting point: 76 C
Boiling point: 276 C
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Specific gravity: 1.034
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Stability
Stable, but light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents,
many metal ions, strong acids. Readily forms chelates.
Toxicology
Harmful by ingestion, inhalation and
through skin contact. CNS stimulant. There is evidence that this material
can cause cancer in laboratory animals. May act as a mutagen in humans.
May act as an irritant.
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ORL-RAT LD50 1200 mg kg-1
ORL-MUS LD50 20000 mg kg-1
IPR-MUS LD50 43 mg kg-1
SCU-MUS LD50 84 mg kg-1
UNR-MAM LD50 1000 mg kg-1
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R20 R21 R22 R40 R46.
Personal protection
Safety glasses and gloves. Adequate ventilation.
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is given here.)
S9 S20 S26 S36 S37 S45 S53.