Methoxylamine hydrochloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

 

Methoxylamine hydrochloride is used as a reagent in the preparation of O-methyl oximes from aldehydes. It is orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor with potential adjuvant activity. It is also used as internal standard for prostaglandin assays by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methoxylamine hydrochloride is used as a reagent in the preparation of O-methyl oximes from aldehydes. It is orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor with potential adjuvant activity. It is also used as internal standard for prostaglandin assays by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Solubility
Soluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acid anhydrides.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 593-56-6
• Molecular Formula: CH6ClNO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 83.515
• MDL Number: MFCD00012951
• InChI Key: XNXVOSBNFZWHBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-methylhydroxylamine hydrochloride, methoxyamine hydrochloride, methoxylamine hydrochloride, methoxyammonium chloride, o-methylhydroxylamine hcl, aminooxy methane hydrochloride, methoxyamine hcl, unii-203546olmf, hydroxylamine, o-methyl-, hydrochloride, o-methylhydroxyamine hydrochloride
• PubChem CID: 521874
• IUPAC Name: O-methylhydroxylamine;hydrochloride
• SMILES: CON.Cl

• Melting Point: ∼148°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Beilstein: 3589723
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,5989
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol.
• Formula Weight: 83.52
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methoxylamine hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H372-Causes damage to organs.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only