Ketamine
[CAS# 6740-88-1]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Anesthetic agents >> General anesthetics
• Name: Ketamine
• Synonyms: 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₆ClNO
• Molecular Weight: 237.73
• CAS Registry Number: 6740-88-1
• EC Number: 229-804-1
• SMILES: CNC1(CCCCC1=O)C2=CC=CC=C2Cl

Properties

• Solubility: 3870 mg/L (25 ºC water)
• Density: 1.2±0.1 g/cm³, Calc.^*
• Index of Refraction: 1.562, Calc.^*
• Melting point: 109.56 ºC
• Boiling Point: 339.74 ºC, 363.8±42.0 ºC (760 mmHg), Calc.^*
• Flash Point: 173.8±27.9 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS07 Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302+H332-H302-H332
• Precautionary Statements: P261-P264-P270-P271-P301+P317-P304+P340-P317-P330-P501

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332

• Controlled Substance: DEA Drug Code Number: 7285