Acetaminophen
C₈H₉NO₂·151.165 g/mol·Pharmaceutical·CID 1983
DrugAnalgesic
Paracetamol (Tylenol) — a widely used analgesic and antipyretic. Unlike NSAIDs, it has minimal anti-inflammatory activity. Overdose causes fatal liver damage through toxic metabolite NAPQI accumulation.
Molecular Structure
GHS Hazard Classification
Danger
Hazards
H302Harmful if swallowedH315Causes skin irritationH319Causes serious eye irritationH412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effectsH401Toxic to aquatic lifeH411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effectsH341Suspected of causing genetic defectsH370Causes damage to organsH371May cause damage to organsH372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.