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Colchicine, 95% (dry wt.)
Description
Colchicine is used as an anti-inflammatory agent for long-term treatment of behcet's Disease. It is used for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in women, and for treatment of severe or persistent aphthous stomatitis (canker sores).
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Soluble in water and alcohol. Sparingly soluble in ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and mineral acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼150°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| UN Number | UN1544 |
| Beilstein | 2228813 |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,2471 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and alcohol. Sparingly soluble in ether. |
| IUPAC Name | 2,2,2-trideuterio-N-[(7S)-1,2,3-trimethoxy-9-oxo-10-(trideuteriomethoxy)-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzo[a]heptalen-7-yl]acetamide |
| Formula Weight | 399.44 |
| Percent Purity | 95% |
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Safety and Handling
- Colchicine
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H340-May cause genetic defects.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Colchicine
RUO – Research Use Only
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