Title: Polybenzarsol
CAS Registry Number: 54531-52-1
CAS Name: (4-Hydroxyphenyl)arsonic acid polymer with formaldehyde
Trademarks: Benzodol (Pitman-Moore)
Literature References: A polymeric mixture obtained by adding formaldehyde to
p-hydroxybenzenearsonic acid. Prepn: H. E. Faith,
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 72, 837 (1950). Toxicity studies: W. R. Jones
et al., Antibiot. Chemother. 8, 400 (1958).
Properties: White powder. Somewhat sol in water; sol in alcoholic NaOH. LD50 i.p. in male mice: 235 mg/kg (Jones).
Toxicity data: LD50 i.p. in male mice: 235 mg/kg (Jones)
Therap-Cat: Antiamebic.
Keywords: Antiamebic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.