Triphenylarsine
Agent Name
Triphenylarsine
CAS Number
603-32-7
Formula
C18-H15-As
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Triphenyl arsenic; Triphenylarsane; Triphenylarsene; Arsine, triphenyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3465
Category
Arsenic Compounds, Organic
Description
White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] Fine colorless crystals; [Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] "Almost nothing is known regarding health effects of organic arsenic compounds in humans. Studies in animals show that some simple organic arsenic compounds are less toxic than inorganic forms. Ingestion of methyl and dimethyl compounds can cause diarrhea and damage to the kidneys." [ATSDR ToxProfiles] See "Dimethylarsenic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3, as As
Vapor Pressure
4.96E-05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organoarsenic compound, solid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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