Substance profile
Fenaminosulf
Fenaminosulf is a yellowish-brown powder and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Fenaminosulf is
Fenaminosulf is a yellowish-brown powder and is odorless. Its molecular formula is C8H10N3NaO3S and its molecular weight is 251.24 g/mol. It melts at 200 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Fenaminosulf
- fenaminosulf (ISO)
- sodium 4-dimethylaminobenzenediazosulphonate
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
| H412 | Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P280, P301, P302, P310, P312, P330, P352, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Fenaminosulf properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 200 °C (392 °F) | decomposes | CAMEO |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 72.5 °F (NTP, 1992) | at 22.5 °C | CAMEO |
| IN WATER: 2-3 G/100 ML @ 25 °C; SOL IN DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE, ETHANOL; INSOL IN DIETHYL ETHER, BENZENE, PETROLEUM OILS | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| water solubility = 2X10+4 mg/l @ 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | Negligible | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Fenaminosulf
Reactivity
Aqueous solutions are sensitive to exposure to light.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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