Difetarsone sodium is an arsenical antiprotozoal and anthelmintic drug that was used to treat intestinal amebiasis (caused by Entamoeba histolytica) and trichuriasis (whipworm infection, caused by Trichuris trichiura). While it was effective for these parasitic infections, its use has declined, and more modern, better-tolerated drugs are now preferred. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Bemarsal and Difetarsone sodium decahydrate. Its PubChem CID is 56843418.
Difetarsone sodium
| CAS No | 5807-90-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C14H36As2N2Na2O16 |
| Molecular Weight | 684.26 g/mol |
| Synonyms | disodium;hydroxy-[4-[2-[4-[hydroxy(oxido)arsoryl]anilino]ethylamino]phenyl]arsinate;decahydrate |
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Difetarsone sodium is an arsenical antiprotozoal and anthelmintic drug that was used to treat intestinal amebiasis (caused by Entamoeba histolytica) and trichuriasis (whipworm infection, caused by Trichuris trichiura).
The listed CAS number is 5807-90-9.
The listed molecular formula is C14H36As2N2Na2O16.
The listed molecular weight is 684.26 g/mol.
disodium;hydroxy-[4-[2-[4-[hydroxy(oxido)arsoryl]anilino]ethylamino]phenyl]arsinate;decahydrate.
The source lists Bemarsal and Difetarsone sodium decahydrate.