Ergotamine bitartrate
[CAS# 379-79-3]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antipyretic analgesics >> Anti-migraine drug
• Name: Ergotamine bitartrate
• Synonyms: Ergotartrat; Etin; Exmigra; Femergin; Gotamine tartrate; Gynergen; Gynergin; Lingraine; Lingran; Medihaler ergotamine; NSC 41869; Neo-Ergotin; Rigetamin; Secagyn; Secupan
• Molecular Formula: 2(C₃₃H₃₅N₅O₅)^.C₄H₆O₆
• Molecular Weight: 1313.41
• CAS Registry Number: 379-79-3
• EC Number: 206-835-9

Properties

• Melting point: 203 ºC (decomp)^*

^* "Drugs - Synonyms and Properties" data were obtained from Ashgate Publishing Co. (US)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360
Reproductive toxicity	Lact.	-	H362
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361fd