Substance profile
Norbormide
Norbormide is crystals from methylene chloride + ether.
01 · Identification
What Norbormide is
Norbormide is crystals from methylene chloride + ether. It melts at 194 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Norbormide
- norbormide (ISO)
- 5-(α-hydroxy-α-2-pyridylbenzyl)-7-(α-2-pyridylbenzylidene)bicyclo [2.2.1] hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboximide
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 |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Norbormide 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 | 194 °C (381.2 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| 193.89 °C (381 °F) | range, midpoint shown | CAMEO | |
| Solubility | PRACTICALLY INSOL IN WATER UNLESS PH IS BELOW 4 | HSDB | |
| Soluble in dilute acids. | HSDB | ||
| In water 60 mg/l at 20 °C. | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Corrosivity | Non-corrosive | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Norbormide
Reactivity
When heated to decomposition, NORBORMIDE emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Avoid alkalis. [EPA, 1998].
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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