Description / Application
Roxarsone is an organoarsonic acid where the organyl group is 4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl. It has a role as an agrochemical, a coccidiostat, an antibacterial drug and an animal growth promotant. It is an organoarsonic acid and a member of 2-nitrophenols. It is functionally related to a phenylarsonic acid.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 4-Hydroxy-3-nitrobenzenearsonic acid; (4-Hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl)arsonic acid |
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| Molecular Formula | C6H6AsNO6 |
| Molecular Weight | 263.04 |
| MFCD | MFCD00007112 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN3465 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H301+H331;H410 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P270;P271;P273;P301+P310;P304+P340;P321;P330;P391;P403+P233;P405;P501 |