Quinacrine dihydrochloride
[CAS# 69-05-6]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antiparasitic drug >> Antimalarial
• Name: Quinacrine dihydrochloride
• Synonyms: 6-Chloro-9-[[4-(diethylamino)-1-methylbutyl]amino]-2-methoxyacridine dihydrochloride; 866RP; Acrichin dihydrochloride; Atabrine hydrochloride; Atebrin; Atebrine; Atebrine hydrochloride
• Molecular Formula: C₂₃H₃₀ClN₃O^.2(HCl)
• Molecular Weight: 472.89
• CAS Registry Number: 69-05-6
• EC Number: 200-700-8

Properties

• Melting point: 249-251 ºC (decomp)^*

^* Barber, H. J.; Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry, London, Transactions and Communications 1947, V66, P411-15.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319