Phenacetin PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert Standard


Properties

Assay Purity >= 98 %
M pt. 133-136 °C
Density 1.1248 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H350
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29242990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Phenacetin is mainly used as a reference standard and research chemical in analytical and pharmaceutical laboratories. It is also commonly used in educational experiments involving chromatography and compound identification.

Purpose
The primary purpose of phenacetin today is to serve as a laboratory reagent and analytical reference material for scientific research quality control and educational studies.

General Description
Phenacetin is an organic compound with the chemical formula CHNO. It was formerly used as a pain-relieving and fever-reducing drug but has been largely discontinued due to safety concerns.