Title: Calomelol
CAS Registry Number: 8011-82-3
Additional Names: Colloidal calomel; sol calomel
Literature References: Consists of 80% HgCl and 20% proteins.
Properties: Whitish-gray, odorless, tasteless powder. Sol in water to an opalescent suspension; insol in alcohol, ether; pptd by acids, redissolved by alkalies. Protect from light.
Therap-Cat: Cathartic.
Keywords: Laxative/Cathartic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |