| Product Name: | Huperzine A | Other Name: | 5,9-Methanocycloocta[b]pyridin-2(1H)-one,5-amino-11-ethylidene-5,6,9,10-tetrahydro-7-methyl-,(5R,9R,11E)-;5,9-Methanocycloocta[b]pyridin-2(1H)-one,5-amino-11-ethylidene-5,6,9,10-tetrahydro-7-methyl-,[5R-(5α,9β,11E)]-;Selagine;(5R,9R,11E)-5-Amino-11-ethylidene-5,6,9,10-tetrahydro-7-methyl-5,9-methanocycloocta[b]pyridin-2(1H)-one;Huperzine A;(-)-Huperzine A;(-)-Selagine;Kimpukan A;Hupzine A;Hup A;Huperzine;116-28-9;1369-64-8;475473-11-1 |
| CAS No.: | 102518-79-6 | UN No.: | 1544 |
| Molecular Formula: | C15H18N2O | InChIKeys: | InChIKey=ZRJBHWIHUMBLCN-JYXJEATCSA-N |
| Molecular Weight: | 242.31600 | Exact Mass: | 242.32 |
| EC Number: | 600-320-6 | DSSTox ID: | DTXSID8046038 |
| HScode: | 2933990090 | Categories: | Plant Extracts |
| PSA: | 58.88000 | XLogP3: | 2.69780 |
| Appearance: | white to slight white crystaline powder | Density: | 1.2 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 224-226 °C | Boiling Point: | 505ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point: | 259.2ºC | Refractive Index: | 1.626 |
| Storage Conditions: | -20ºC |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity – Category 2, Oral
Acute toxicity – Category 2, Dermal
Skin irritation, Category 2
Eye irritation, Category 2
Acute toxicity – Category 1, Inhalation
Specific target organ toxicity â single exposure, Category 3
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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| Signal word |
Danger |
| Hazard statement(s) |
H301+H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention |
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/… P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. |
| Response |
P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… P316 Get emergency medical help immediately. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label). P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
| Storage |
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
| Disposal |
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.

