General description
Arsenic(III) oxide, also known as arsenic trioxide, is an amphoteric oxide that serves as a raw material for the synthesis of several arsenic-based compounds. It is utilized to decolorize glasses and enamels. Its efficacy in treating in acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) has been investigated.
Application
Arsenic(III) oxide was used in a study detailing the effect of arsenic trioxide in combination with γ-irradiation to elucidate the hemoglobin (Hb).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Very potent agent against acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). Causes skin, lung and bladder cancer.
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- UPC:
- 51111729
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- A1010-1KG