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SAL DIURETICUM [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
KC2H3O2
formula, see observation
DEF

A potassium salt of acetic acid, available as water-soluble powder or crystals. A good preservative.

OBS

Also used as a diuretic and to treat irregular heartbeat.

OBS

Chemical formula: KC2H3O2

Key term(s)
  • diuretic salt
  • sal diureticum

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
KC2H3O2
formula, see observation
DEF

Sel potassique de l'acide acétique, se présentant sous forme de poudre ou de cristaux solubles dans l'eau. Conservateur.

OBS

Utilisé aussi comme diurétique et pour traiter les problèmes d'arythmie.

OBS

Formule chimique : KC2H3O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
KC2H3O2
formula, see observation
OBS

Polvo cristalino blanco, delicuescente, de sabor salino, soluble en agua y alcohol e insoluble en éter. Poco tóxico y combustible.

OBS

Fórmula química: KC2H3O2

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