Cantharidin
[CAS 56-25-7]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antineoplastic agents >> Natural source antineoplastic agents
• Name: Cantharidin
• Synonyms: Dimethyl-3,6-epoxyperhydrophthalic anhydride; (1R,2S,3R,6S)-1,2-Dimethyl-3,6-epoxycyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic anhydride
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 196.20
• CAS Registry Number: 56-25-7
• EC Number: 200-263-3

Properties

• Melting point: 215-217 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T+
• Risk Statements: R28;R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S53;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H310
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H330
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H310
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330

• Transport Information: UN 2811