Prepn: Cope, Hancock, J. Am. Chem. Soc.66, 1453 (1944); Cope, US2486374 (1949 to Sharp &
Dohme). Pharmacokinetics: R. M. Rodgers et
al.,Res. Commun. Chem. Pathol. Pharmacol.29, 99 (1980).
Properties
Crystals from abs alc, mp 177-178.5°. Soluble in water to the extent
of about 12% w/w. A 1% soln is stable to boiling and autoclaving
for sterilization purposes.