Title: 3-Methylarsacetin
CAS Registry Number: 25384-21-8
CAS Name: [4-(Acetylamino)-3-methylphenyl]arsonic acid
Additional Names: N-acetyl-3-methylarsanilic acid; 3-methyl-4-acetaminophenylarsanilic acid; 3-methyl-4-acetylaminophenylarsonate
Trademarks: Orsudan
Molecular Formula: C9H12AsNO4
Molecular Weight: 273.12
Percent Composition: C 39.58%, H 4.43%, As 27.43%, N 5.13%, O 23.43%
Literature References: Prepn: Benda, Kahn, Ber. 41, 1672 (1908).
Properties: Needles or rods from water, dec 306°. Sol in alkaline hydroxide and carbonate; slightly sol in hot water, methyl alcohol; very slightly sol in ethyl alcohol and other organic solvents; practically insol in dil acid.
Derivative Type: Sodium salt
Properties: White, cryst powder. Sol in 4 parts cold water, 2.5 parts hot water.
Therap-Cat: Antimalarial.
Keywords: Antimalarial.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |