Methylphenidate hydrochloride Chemical Properties
Molecular Formula: C
14H
20ClNO
2 Formula Weight: 269.77
Melting Point: 224 - 226
°C
Flash Point of RITALIN HYDROCHLORIDE (298-59-9): 152
°C
Boiling Point of RITALIN HYDROCHLORIDE (298-59-9): 327.6
°C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.000199 mmHg at 25
°C
Appearance: RITALIN HYDROCHLORIDE (298-59-9) is a white crystalline powder
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Uses
RITALIN HYDROCHLORIDE (298-59-9) is used as a controlled substance (stimulant).
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Toxicity Data With Reference
1. | | otr-ham:emb 500 mg/L | | ENMUDM Environmental Mutagenesis. 8 (Suppl 6)(1986),4. |
2. | | orl-cld TDLo:32 mg/kg/6W-I:PSY | | BIPCBF Biological Psychiatry. 20 (1985),1332. |
3. | | orl-rat LD50:367 mg/kg | | 27ZQAG Psychotropic Drugs and Related Compounds E. Usdin andD.H. Efron,2nd ed.,1972,264. |
4. | | scu-rat LD50:170 mg/kg | | CLDND* Compilation of LD50 Values of New Drugs .(J.R. MacDougal,Dept. of National Health and Welfare, Food and Drug Divisions,Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.: )1972,264. |
5. | | orl-mus LD50:60 mg/kg | | JMCMAR Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 18 (1975),71. |
6. | | ipr-mus LD50:167 mg/kg | | JMCMAR Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 14 (1971),1106. |
7. | | scu-mus LD50:150 mg/kg | | JMCMAR Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 14 (1971),1106. |
8. | | ivn-mus LDLo:40 mg/kg | | KLWOAZ Klinische Wochenscrift. 32 (1954),445. |
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Safety Profile
Hazard Codes : Xn: Harmful
Risk Statements : 22: Harmful if swallowed
42: May cause sensitization by inhalation
Safety Statements : 22: Do not breathe dust
26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
36: Wear suitable protective clothing
RIDADR : 3249
WGK Germany : 3
RTECS : TM3850000
HazardClass : 6.1(b)
PackingGroup : III
Poison by ingestion, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes. Human systemic effects by ingestion: toxic psychosis. Mutation data reported. Used as a central nervous system stimulant. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of HCl and NOx.
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Specification
Storage of RITALIN HYDROCHLORIDE (298-59-9): Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.