| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [Hazards] During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Appearance] Yellow to beige powder. Natural hormone produced by the penal grand. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 116 - 118 | |
| [Density] 1.272 g/cm3 | |
| [pKa/pKb] 12.60 (pKb) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 1.198 | |
| [Usage] Sleeping aid. | |
| [Product Name] Melatonine | |
| [Synonyms] 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine Circadin Melovine N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine Regulin | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_73-31-4.htm">73-31-4 | |
| [Formula] C13H16N2O2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 232.28 | |
| [EINECS] 200-797-7 | |
| [RTECS] AC5955000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Hormone | |
| [Merck] 12,5857 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 205542 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 5-22-12-00042 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. | |
| [Disposal Code] 3 | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | |
| [HS Code] 2937 90 00 |
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