Safety (MSDS) data for azulene

General

Synonyms: bicyclo(5.3.0)decapentaene, bicyclo(0.3.5)deca-1,3,5,7,9-pentaene, cyclopentacycloheptene, bicyclo(5.3.0)-deca-2,4,6,8,10-pentaene
Use:
Molecular formula: C₁₀H₈
CAS No: 275-51-4
EC No: 205-993-6

Physical data

Appearance: purple crystals
Melting point: 99 - 100 C
Boiling point: 242 C
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Water solubility:
 

Stability

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Irritant. May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin - toxicology not fully investigated.

Toxicity data
ORL-RAT LD50 > 4000 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 180 mg kg^-1
SCU-RAT LD50 520 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 > 3000 mg kg^-1
SCU-MUS LD50 56 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
R36 R37 R38.

Transport information

Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

Safety glasses.

Safety phrases
S26 S36.