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(S)-Thalidomide

Also known as: (-)-Thalidomide, (S)-(-)-Thalidomide, L-Thalidomide, (-)-N-[(S)-2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidinyl]phthalimide, (3S)-3-(1,3-Dioxo-2H-isoindole-2-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione, (S)-2-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidinyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione

(S)-Thalidomide (CAS 841-67-8) is a compound in the Organic Bases category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C13H10N2O4 and a molecular weight of 258.22900 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 269-271ºC, a boiling point of 509.7ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.503g/cm3 and a flash point of 262.1ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H360 — May damage fertility or the unborn child. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
841-67-8
Jingsj CID
J-828754-5
Molecular Formula
C13H10N2O4
Molecular Weight
258.22900 g/mol
Category
Organic Bases
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point269-271ºC
Boiling Point509.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.503g/cm3
Flash Point262.1ºC
Exact Mass258.06400
PSA83.55000
LogP0.35450
Refractive Index1.646

GHS Safety & Compliance

Irritant / Health HazardSignal word: Danger
  • H302 — Harmful if swallowed
  • H360 — May damage fertility or the unborn child

Activity & Biological Data

TargetApoptosis[1]
Additional Information[1]. Liu WM, et al. s-thalidomide has a greater effect on apoptosis than angiogenesis in a multiple myeloma cell line. Hematol J. 2004;5(3):247-54. [2]. Stephens TD. The effect of thalidomide in chicken embryos. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol. 2009 Aug;85(8):725-31. [3]. Murphy S, et al. Enantioselectivity of thalidomide serum and tissue concentrations in a rat glioma model and effects of combination treatment with cisplatin and BCNU. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2007 Jan;59(1):105-14. [4]. Tokunaga E, et al. Understanding the Thalidomide Chirality in Biological Processes by the Self-disproportionation of Enantiomers. Sci Rep. 2018 Nov 20;8(1):17131.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2925190090
Summary2925190090 other imides and their derivatives; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (S)-Thalidomide?

The CAS number of (S)-Thalidomide is 841-67-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (S)-Thalidomide?

(S)-Thalidomide has molecular formula C13H10N2O4 and molecular weight 258.22900 g/mol.

Is (S)-Thalidomide hazardous?

(S)-Thalidomide has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H360 — May damage fertility or the unborn child.

What are the upstream and downstream products of (S)-Thalidomide?

For (S)-Thalidomide, Upstream Products: N-ALPHA-PHTHALYL-L-GLUTAMINE, Thalidomide, Phthalic anhydride; Downstream Products: (R)-(+)-Thalidomide.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "(S)-Thalidomide (CAS 841-67-8)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-828754-5 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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