Gadolinium acetate
Agent Name
Gadolinium acetate
CAS Number
16056-77-2
Formula
C2-H4-O2.1/3Gd
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Acetic acid, gadolinium(3+) salt; Gadolinium(3+) acetate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Tetrahydrate: White to off-white crystals; May have an acetic odor; [GFS Chemicals MSDS]
Comments
Causes changes in blood serum composition and effects on lipids in 3-week intermittent intravenous studies of rats; [RTECS] May cause eye and mucous membrane irritation; May have anti-coagulant effects in blood; [GFS Chemicals MSDS] See "Gadolinium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and the linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
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