Pentamidine isethionate

Pentamidine isethionate Structure
Pentamidine isethionate structure
Common Name Pentamidine isethionate
CAS Number 140-64-7 Molecular Weight 592.683
Density N/A Boiling Point 539.4ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C23H36N4O10S2 Melting Point 188-194 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 280ºC
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

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