Triphenylarsine oxide
Agent Name
Triphenylarsine oxide
CAS Number
1153-05-5
Formula
C18-H15-As-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Triphenylarsenic oxide; Arsine oxide, triphenyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3465
Category
Arsenic Compounds, Organic
Description
Faintly beige crystals; [Aldrich MSDS] Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
"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] An irritant; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Limited evidence of carcinogenicity; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Dimethylarsenic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3, as As
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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