(−)-nabilone
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Names
[ CAS No. ]:
51022-71-0
        
[ Name ]:
 (−)-nabilone
        
[Synonym ]:
                
                9H-Dibenzo(b,d)pyran-9-one, 3-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-6,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydro-1-hydroxy-6,6-dimethyl-, (6aR,10aR)-rel-
                
                
            
                
                UNII:2N4O9L084N
                
                
            
                
                trans-(±)-3-(1,1-Dimethylheptyl)-6,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydro-1-hydroxy-6,6-dimethyl-9H-dibenzo[b,d]pyran-9-one
                
                
            
                
                Compound 109514
                
                
            
                
                nabilone
                
                
            
                
                Nabilonum
                
                
            
                
                (6aR,10aR)-1-Hydroxy-6,6-dimethyl-3-(2-methyloctan-2-yl)-6,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydro-9H-benzo[c]chromen-9-one
                
                
            
                
                9H-Dibenzo[b,d]pyran-9-one, 3-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-6,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydro-1-hydroxy-6,6-dimethyl-, (6aR,10aR)-
                
                
            
                
                (6aR,10aR)-nabilone
                
                
            
                
                Cesamet
                
                
            
                
                Nabilon
                
                
            
                
                Nabilone (USAN/INN)
                
                
            
                
                (6aR,10aR)-3-(1,1-Dimethylheptyl)-1-hydroxy-6,6-dimethyl-6,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydro-9H-benzo[c]chromen-9-on
                
                
            
                
                (6aR,10aR)-3-(1,1-diméthylheptyl)-1-hydroxy-6,6-diméthyl-6,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydro-9H-benzo[c]chromén-9-one
                
                
            
                
                Cesamet (TN)
                
                
            
                
                (6aR,10aR)-1-Hydroxy-6,6-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-2-octanyl)-6,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydro-9H-benzo[c]chromen-9-one
                
                
            
                
                Nabilona
                
                
            
                
                (6aR,10aR)-3-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-1-hydroxy-6,6-dimethyl-6,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydro-9H-benzo[c]chromen-9-one
                
                
                
                
    
Chemical & Physical Properties
[ Density]:
1.0±0.1 g/cm3
            
[ Boiling Point ]:
457.4±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
            
[ Melting Point ]:
155-156ºC
            
[ Molecular Formula ]:
C24H36O3
            
[ Molecular Weight ]:
372.541
            
[ Flash Point ]:
145.4±22.2 °C
            
[ Exact Mass ]:
372.266449
            
[ PSA ]:
46.53000
            
[ LogP ]:
7.05
            
[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
            
[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.517
            
[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C
            
[ Water Solubility ]:
DMSO: ~18 mg/mL, soluble
            
Toxicological Information
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
- RTECS NUMBER :
 - HP8756000
 
- CHEMICAL NAME :
 - 9H-Dibenzo(b,d)pyran-9-one, 3-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-6,6a,7,8,10,10a-hexahydro-1-hy droxy- 6,6-dimethyl-, trans-(+-)-
 
- CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
 - 51022-71-0
 
- LAST UPDATED :
 - 199403
 
- DATA ITEMS CITED :
 - 8
 
- MOLECULAR FORMULA :
 - C24-H36-O3
 
- MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
 - 372.60
 
- WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
 - T B666 DV IOTT&J H1 H1 LX6&1&1 NQ
 
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
- TYPE OF TEST :
 - LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
 
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
 - Oral
 
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
 - Rodent - rat
 
- DOSE/DURATION :
 - >1000 mg/kg
 
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
 - Behavioral - tremor Behavioral - ataxia Gastrointestinal - hypermotility, diarrhea
 
- REFERENCE :
 - FAATDF Fundamental and Applied Toxicology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1981- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,185,1987
 
- TYPE OF TEST :
 - LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
 
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
 - Oral
 
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
 - Rodent - mouse
 
- DOSE/DURATION :
 - >1000 mg/kg
 
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
 - Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - tremor Behavioral - Straub tail
 
- REFERENCE :
 - FAATDF Fundamental and Applied Toxicology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1981- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,185,1987
 
- TYPE OF TEST :
 - LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
 
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
 - Oral
 
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
 - Mammal - dog
 
- DOSE/DURATION :
 - >5 mg/kg
 
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
 - Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye) - mydriasis (pupillary dilation) Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - ataxia
 
- REFERENCE :
 - FAATDF Fundamental and Applied Toxicology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1981- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,185,1987
 
- TYPE OF TEST :
 - LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
 
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
 - Intravenous
 
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
 - Mammal - dog
 
- DOSE/DURATION :
 - >1 mg/kg
 
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
 - Behavioral - general anesthetic Behavioral - food intake (animal) Behavioral - ataxia
 
- REFERENCE :
 - FAATDF Fundamental and Applied Toxicology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1981- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,185,1987
 
- TYPE OF TEST :
 - LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
 
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
 - Oral
 
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
 - Primate - monkey
 
- DOSE/DURATION :
 - >10 mg/kg
 
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
 - Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - food intake (animal)
 
- REFERENCE :
 - FAATDF Fundamental and Applied Toxicology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1981- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,185,1987
 
- TYPE OF TEST :
 - LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
 
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
 - Oral
 
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
 - Mammal - cat
 
- DOSE/DURATION :
 - >1 mg/kg
 
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
 - Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye) - mydriasis (pupillary dilation) Behavioral - ataxia
 
- REFERENCE :
 - FAATDF Fundamental and Applied Toxicology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1981- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,185,1987 ** OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE TOXICITY DATA **
 
- TYPE OF TEST :
 - TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
 
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
 - Oral
 
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
 - Mammal - dog
 
- DOSE/DURATION :
 - 205 mg/kg/29W-I
 
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
 - Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye) - mydriasis (pupillary dilation) Related to Chronic Data - death
 
- REFERENCE :
 - FAATDF Fundamental and Applied Toxicology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1981- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,185,1987 ** REPRODUCTIVE DATA **
 
- TYPE OF TEST :
 - TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
 
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
 - Oral
 
- DOSE :
 - 348 mg/kg
 
- SEX/DURATION :
 - female 14-22 day(s) after conception lactating female 20 day(s) post-birth
 
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
 - Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - growth statistics (e.g.%, reduced weight gain) Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - weaning or lactation index (e.g., # alive at weaning per # alive at day 4)
 
- REFERENCE :
 - TXAPA9 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1959- Volume(issue)/page/year: 48,A120,1979
 
Safety Information
[ Symbol ]:
                
                
                GHS07
            
[ Signal Word ]: 
Warning
            
[ Hazard Statements ]:
 H302
            
[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
 dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
            
[ Hazard Codes ]:
 Xn: Harmful;
            
[ Risk Phrases ]:
 R22
            
[ Safety Phrases ]:
 36/37/39-45
            
[ RIDADR ]: 
NONH for all modes of transport
            
[ WGK Germany ]: 
3
            
[ RTECS ]: 
HP8756000
            
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