Substance profile
Zoxamide
Zoxamide is a white solid with a licorice-like odor.
01 · Identification
What Zoxamide is
Zoxamide is a white solid with a licorice-like odor. It melts at 159 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Zoxamide
- zoxamide (ISO)
- (RS)-3,5-dichloro-N-(3-chloro-1-ethyl-1-methyl-2-oxopropyl)-p-toluamide
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 |
|---|---|
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P273, P280, P313, P333, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Zoxamide 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 | 159 °C (318.2 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Density | 1.38 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In water, 0.681 mg/L at 20 °C | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| In acetone = 0.0557 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 9.9e-8 mmHg | below this value, at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 1e-8 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Zoxamide
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Incompatible with strong acids and bases, reducing agents.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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