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H3ASO4 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Chemistry
Universal entry(ies)
AsH3O4
formula, see observation
H3AsO4
formula, see observation
H3AsO4·1/2H2O
formula, see observation
H3AsO4,1/2H2O
formula, see observation
7778-39-4
CAS number
DEF

An acid in the form of hygroscopic crystals, soluble in water, alcohol and glycerol, which begins to decompose near 300°C, giving arsenic oxide and then arsenious oxide, and which is used in the manufacture of arsenates, in glass making, in wood treating process, as a defoliant, a dessicant for cotton and a soil sterilant.

OBS

"Arsenic pentoxide" [q.v.] is also sometimes called "arsenic acid".

OBS

Chemical formula: AsH3O4 or H3AsO4 or H3AsO4·½H2O or H3AsO4,½H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
AsH3O4
formula, see observation
H3AsO4
formula, see observation
H3AsO4·1/2H2O
formula, see observation
H3AsO4,1/2H2O
formula, see observation
7778-39-4
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores, hygroscopiques, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, le glycérol, très toxique, utilisé dans la fabrication des arséniates, des insecticides, de produits pharmaceutiques, en verrerie, en teinturerie et en impression.

OBS

Formule chimique : AsH3O4 ou H3AsO4 ou H3AsO4·½H2O ou H3AsO4,½H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Química
Entrada(s) universal(es)
AsH3O4
formula, see observation
H3AsO4
formula, see observation
H3AsO4·1/2H2O
formula, see observation
H3AsO4,1/2H2O
formula, see observation
7778-39-4
CAS number
OBS

Cristales blancos translúcidos. Soluble en agua, alcohol, álcalis y glicerina. Muy tóxico. Plaguicida.

OBS

Fórmula química: AsH3O4 o H3AsO4 o H3AsO4·½H2O o H3AsO4,½H2O

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