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Diosgenin

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[Flash Point]

273
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
[Skin]

In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate government approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing.
[Exposure Effects]

Avoid contact and inhalation.
[Melting Point]

207 - 208
[Boiling Point]

527
[Vapor Pressure]

3E-13 (25 C)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

92.2 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Can be converted to pregnenolone and progesterone.
[Product Name]

(25R)-Spirost-5-en-3beta-ol
[Synonyms]

(25R)-5-Spirosten-3b-ol
3b-Hydroxy-5-spirostene
[CAS]

"CASEN_512-04-9.htm">512-04-9
[Formula]

C27H42O3
[Molecular Weight]

414.63
[EINECS]

208-134-3
[RTECS]

WH1450000
[RTECS Class]

Other
[Merck]

12,3348
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

94582
[Beilstein Reference]

5-19-03-00030
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.