Propofol
USP/1572503 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 2,6-
CAS Number: 2078-54-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H18O
Molecular Weight: 178.27
MDL Number: MFCD00008885
Linear Formula: [(CH3)2CH]2C6H3OH
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | propofol |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| bp | 256 °C/764 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.962 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C12H18O/c1-8(2)10-6-5- |
| InChI key | OLBCVFGFOZPWHH-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 18 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CC(C)c1cccc(C(C)C)c1O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| vapor pressure | 5.6 mmHg ( 100 °C) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Propofol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Propofol Injectable Emulsion |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS07,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning-Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H319 - H335 - H302 - H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P270 - P261 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P301 + P312 - P302 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 256 °C/764 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 18 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.962 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |


