Title: Sodium Arsphenamine
CAS Registry Number: 1936-28-3
CAS Name: 4,4¢-(1,2-Diarsenediyl)bis[2-aminophenol] disodium salt
Additional Names: 4,4¢-arsenobis[2-aminophenol] disodium salt; arsphenamine sodium
Molecular Formula: C12H10As2N2Na2O2
Molecular Weight: 410.04
Percent Composition: C 35.15%, H 2.46%, As 36.54%, N 6.83%, Na 11.21%, O 7.80%
Literature References: Usually contains some water and inert salts (NaCl) and hence only about 20% arsenic (As).
Properties: Bright yellow powder. Poisonous! Very unstable in air. Freely sol in water with alkaline reaction. Keep as described for Neoarsphenamine. Solution for injection must be prepared immediately after opening the container and must be administered promptly.
Therap-Cat: Formerly as antisyphilitic.
Keywords: Antisyphilitic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |