Title: Bismuth Iodosubgallate
CAS Registry Number: 138-58-9
CAS Name: Hydroxyiodo[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxy]bismuthine
Synonyms: (gallato)hydroxyiodobismuth; (galloyloxy)hydroxyiodobismuthine; bismuth oxyiodogallate
Trademarks: Airoform; Airogen
Molecular Formula: C7H6BiIO6
Molecular Weight: 522.00
Percent Composition: C 16.11%, H 1.16%, Bi 40.03%, I 24.31%, O 18.39%
Literature References: Prepn:
Hagers Handb. Pharm. Praxis Band I, 1565 (Berlin, 1930).
Properties: Dark gray, odorless, tasteless, bulky powder. Dec by water, acids. Practically insol in alc, ether, chloroform; sol in solns of alkali hydroxides.
Protect from light.
Therap-Cat: Anti-infective.
Therap-Cat-Vet: See Bismuth. For external use only.
Keywords: Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Halogens/Halogen Containing Compounds.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.