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

PurCert Standard


Properties

Vapour pressure 5.6 mmHg ( 100 °C)
Water Solubility Very slightly soluble in water.
Assay Purity >= 99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.514 (lit.)
B pt. 256 °C/764 mmHg
M pt. 18 °C
Density 0.962 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H315,H319,H335
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29071990
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Propofol is widely used in surgeries to induce general anesthesia for sedation in intensive care units and during short medical procedures such as endoscopy.

Purpose
The main purpose of propofol is to produce rapid sedation and unconsciousness allowing medical procedures to be performed comfortably and safely.

General Description
Propofol is a fast-acting intravenous anesthetic agent that appears as a white milky emulsion and is used to induce and maintain anesthesia.