Sodium methanearsonate
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MedKoo CAT#: 581177

CAS#: 2163-80-6

Description: Sodium methanearsonate is also known as Monosodium Acid Methane Arsonate Sesquihydrate. It is an environmental toxic compound. It also functions as a commonly used herbicide for weed control in grass.


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Sodium methanearsonate
CAS# 2163-80-6

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 581177
Name: Sodium methanearsonate
CAS#: 2163-80-6
Chemical Formula: CH4AsNaO3
Exact Mass: 161.93
Molecular Weight: 161.950
Elemental Analysis: C, 7.42; H, 2.49; As, 46.26; Na, 14.20; O, 29.64

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Synonym: Sodium methanearsonate; Methylarsenic acid, sodium salt; Methylarsonat monosodny; Monosodium acid metharsonate;

IUPAC/Chemical Name: Arsonic acid, methyl-, monosodium salt

InChi Key: JITOKQVGRJSHHA-UHFFFAOYSA-M

InChi Code: InChI=1S/CH5AsO3.Na/c1-2(3,4)5;/h1H3,(H2,3,4,5);/q;+1/p-1

SMILES Code: C[As]([O-])(O)=O.[Na+]

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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The following data is based on the product molecular weight 161.95 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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