Title: Bibrocathol
CAS Registry Number: 6915-57-7
CAS Name: 4,5,6,7-Tetrabromo-2-hydroxy-1,3,2-benzodioxabismole
Synonyms: tetrabromopyrocatechol bismuth derivative; bismuth tetrabromopyrocatechol; bibrocathin
Trademarks: Noviform (Dispersa); Posiformin (Ursapharm)
Molecular Formula: C6HBiBr4O3
Molecular Weight: 649.67
Percent Composition: C 11.09%, H 0.16%, Bi 32.17%, Br 49.20%, O 7.39%
Literature References: Prepn: Hundrup,
Arch. Pharm. Chemi 54, 537 (1947),
C.A. 42, 2727a (1948). Antibacterial activity: Frank, Stark,
Pharm. Acta Helv. 29, 283 (1954). Identity tests: Hakkesteegt,
Pharm. Weekbl. 99, 922 (1964).
Properties: Yellow, odorless, tasteless powder. Practically insol in water. Slightly sol in alcohol, ether. Dec in acid, alkalies.
Therap-Cat: Antiseptic.
Keywords: Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Halogens/Halogen Containing Compounds.