Strychnine

Strychnine

Synonyms

Strychnidin-10-one;

Category

Non-ionic surfactant

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Chemical Numbering System

CAS: 57-24-9

EINECS: 200-319-7

Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight

Molecular Formula: C21H22N2O2

Molecular Weight: 334.41

Structure

Properties

Appearance    (1), solid.

Solubility    slightly soluble in water.

Stability    stable.

Risk    Solid form: toxic; flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2, nitrogen oxides and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.

GHS label:   

Animal Toxicity

Table 1 Animal toxicity values

cat oral LD50	0.5mg/kg[1]
cat intravenous LDLo	0.33mg/kg[1]
cat subcutaneous LDLo	0.25mg/kg[1]
chicken oral LDLo	30mg/kg[1]
chicken subcutaneous LDLo	3mg/kg[1]
dog intravenous LD50	0.8mg/kg[1]
dog oral LD50	0.5mg/kg[1]
dog subcutaneous LDLo	0.35mg/kg[1]
duck oral LD50	3mg/kg[1]
duck subcutaneous LDLo	1mg/kg[1]
frog oral LDLo	2.1mg/kg[1]
frog subcutaneous LDLo	0.035mg/kg[1]
guinea pig subcutaneous LDLo	3.2mg/kg[1]
mouse intramuscular LD50	0.628mg/kg[1]
mouse intraperitoneal LD50	0.98mg/kg[1]
mouse intravenous LD50	0.41mg/kg[1]
mouse oral LD50	2mg/kg[1]
mouse parenteral LD50	1.06mg/kg[1]
mouse subcutaneous LD50	0.474mg/kg[1]
pigeon oral LD50	21mg/kg[1]
pigeon subcutaneous LDLo	1mg/kg[1]
quail oral LD50	23mg/kg[1]
rabbit intravenous LD50	0.4mg/kg[1]
rabbit oral LDLo	0.6mg/kg[1]
rabbit subcutaneous LDLo	0.4mg/kg[1]
rat intramuscular LD50	1.4mg/kg[1]
rat intraperitoneal LD50	1.1mg/kg[1]
rat intravenous LD50	0.582mg/kg[1]
rat oral LD50	2.35mg/kg[1]
rat subcutaneous LD50	1.2mg/kg[1]

Human Toxicity

Table 2 Human toxicity values

child oral TDLo	24mg/kg[1]
human oral LDLo	30mg/kg[1]
man oral LDLo	30mg/kg[1]
man oral LDLo	5143mg/kg[1]

Ecology    may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.

Biodegradability    biodegradable.

Characteristics    excellent insecticidal, antimicrobial, antibacterial abilities.

Synthesis

 

Quality Standards & Test Methods

1, Physical and chemical indexes

Item	Physical and chemical indexes
	Solid
Actives, %, ≥	95.0

Test Methods

(1), Actives

GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods

2, Hazardous substances indexes

Item	Hazardous substances indexes
	Solid
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤	20
As, mg/kg, ≤	3

Test Methods

(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)

Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)

GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals

(2), As

Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)

GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic

3, Further explanation

(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.

Major Uses

1, Typical applications

Use as biochemical reagent.

Manufacturers

 

References

[1]: ChemIDplus. 57-24-9, Strychnine

Update: 20200822(1);