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F113

Sigma-Aldrich

R(−)-Fenfluramine hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H16F3N · HCl
CAS Number:
37577-24-5
Molecular Weight:
267.72
MDL number:
MFCD00069277
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
PubChem Substance ID:
24894749

drug control

USDEA Schedule IV

SMILES string

Cl.CCN[C@H](C)Cc1cccc(c1)C(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C12H16F3N.ClH/c1-3-16-9(2)7-10-5-4-6-11(8-10)12(13,14)15;/h4-6,8-9,16H,3,7H2,1-2H3;1H/t9-;/m1./s1

InChI key

ZXKXJHAOUFHNAS-SBSPUUFOSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Less active enantiomer
Neurotoxic on prolonged administration or at high dosage; releases serotonin from axon terminals by a nonexocytotic mechanism; anorectic.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311 + H331

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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