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Tacrine hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

9-Amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroacridine hydrochloride, Tacrine hydrochloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H14N2 · HCl
CAS Number:
1684-40-8
Molecular Weight:
234.72
MDL number:
MFCD00150067
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751215

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manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

280-284 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

SMILES string

Cl[H].[H]O[H].Nc1c2CCCCc2nc3ccccc13

InChI

1S/C13H14N2.ClH.H2O/c14-13-9-5-1-3-7-11(9)15-12-8-4-2-6-10(12)13;;/h1,3,5,7H,2,4,6,8H2,(H2,14,15);1H;1H2

InChI key

PXGRMZYJAOQPNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibitor of CNS acetylcholinesterase; nootropic; antidote for α-bungarotoxin.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.
USP issued SDS can be found here.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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