Title: Myoral
CAS Registry Number: 645-74-9
CAS Name: Calcium [mercaptoacetato(2-)-O,S]aurate(1-) (1:2)
Additional Names: [(carboxymethyl)thio]gold calcium salt; calcium aurothioglycolate; mercaptoacetic acid calcium salt gold derivative
Molecular Formula: C4H4Au2CaO4S2
Molecular Weight: 614.21
Percent Composition: C 7.82%, H 0.66%, Au 64.14%, Ca 6.53%, O 10.42%, S 10.44%
Line Formula: (AuSCH2COO)2Ca
Literature References: Prepn: Denko, Anderson, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 67, 2241 (1945). Description: Lespagnol, Pharmacie Chimique (Paris, 3rd ed., 1950) p 941.
Properties: Reddish-brown powder. Stable to air. Practically insol in water. Employed as a suspension in oil.
Therap-Cat: Antirheumatic.
Keywords: Antiarthritic/Antirheumatic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |