Monensin  cas no:17090-79-8
         
           
           Synonyms:  Monensic acid;Monensin A;Rumensin CRC;1,6-Dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-7-butyricacid,2-[5-ethyltetrahydro-5-[tetrahydro-3-methyl-5-[tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3,5-dimethyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]-2-furyl]-2-furyl]-9-hydroxy-b-methoxy-a,g,2,8-tetramethyl- (8CI);A 3823A;Elancoban;Monelan;
           
           
           
            
      
         
          
          NameMonensin 
            CAS17090-79-8 
            SynonymsMonensic acid;Monensin A;Rumensin CRC;1,6-Dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-7-butyricacid,2-[5-ethyltetrahydro-5-[tetrahydro-3-methyl-5-[tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3,5-dimethyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]-2-furyl]-2-furyl]-9-hydroxy-b-methoxy-a,g,2,8-tetramethyl- (8CI);A 3823A;Elancoban;Monelan;
            EINECS(EC#)241-154-0 
            Molecular FormulaC36H62O11
            
            Molecular Weight670.98 
            
            
         
          
            AppearanceWhite or off-white crystals 
            
            
            
            storage temp2-8°C 
            
            
            
            
          
          Globally Harmonized System of Classification adn Labelling of Chemicals(GHS)
            
            
            Hazardclass6.1(a) 
            
      
          
          
            Hazard T: Toxic; 
              Risk R25
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Poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. An eye and skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
         
        Hazard Codes: T.gif)
        Risk Statements:
        25:  Toxic if swallowed 
        Safety Statements: 
        36:  Wear suitable protective clothing  
        37:  Wear suitable gloves 
        39:  Wear eye/face protection 
        45:  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
    
              
              
              
              
              
                    
       
      
          
            
    
        
    
    
        
            
                
                    | 1. |  | skn-rbt 100 mg/24H MLD |  | DCTODJ    Drug and Chemical Toxicology. 8 (1985),451. | 
                
                    | 2. |  | eye-rbt 50 mg MOD |  | DCTODJ    Drug and Chemical Toxicology. 8 (1985),451. | 
                
                    | 3. |  | orl-rat LD50:100 mg/kg |  | DCTODJ    Drug and Chemical Toxicology. 8 (1985),451. | 
                
                    | 4. |  | ipr-rat LD50:15 mg/kg |  | DCTODJ    Drug and Chemical Toxicology. 8 (1985),451. | 
                
                    | 5. |  | orl-mus LD50:43,800 µg/kg |  | 85GDA2    CRC Handbook of Antibiotic Compounds, Volumes 1-9. 5 (1981),472. | 
                
                    | 6. |  | ipr-mus LD50:10 mg/kg |  | DCTODJ    Drug and Chemical Toxicology. 8 (1985),451. | 
                
                    | 7. |  | orl-hor LD50:2 mg/kg |  | AJVRAH    American Journal of Veterinary Research. 42 (1981),456. | 
                
                    | 8. |  | orl-dom LD50:12 mg/kg |  | AJVRAH    American Journal of Veterinary Research. 45 (1984),1142. | 
            
        
        Carcinogenicity of Monensin (17090-79-8) hasn't been listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC,ACGIH, or CA Prop 65. You can see actual entry in RTECS for complete information.