Description
Neosalvarsan (compound 914) is a salt derivative of Salvarsan and is water soluble, which showed
reduced side effects .Later work showed that neither Salvarsan nor
Neosalvarsan was the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
Chemical Properties
Yellow powder or granules. Easily oxidized in air, accelerated by high temperatures. Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, chloroform, and ether.
Uses
Treatment against syphilis.
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous
and subcutaneous routes. When heated to
decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of
As, , NOx, Na2O,and SOx,. See also
ARSENIC COMPOUNDS.
