Sodium Aurothiomalate

Description

Sodium Aurothiomalate · CAS 12244-57-4 · C4H3AuNa2O4S. UNII E4768ZY6GM.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical description & handling notes

• White to yellowish-white powder; mixture of mono- and disodium salts
• Odorless
• Metallic taste
• Very soluble in water; practically insoluble in alcohol, ether
• Following the date of manufacture, ... gold sodium thiomalate injection /has an expiration date/ of 5 years.
• Aqueous solutions are colorless to pale yellow; pH of 5% aq solution: 5.8-6.5

GHS Hazard Classification

Documented Uses

• ... A solution of thiomalic acid and 3 equivalents of sodium hydroxide are mixed with an aqueous suspension of gold(I)iodide. The product, a mixture of the mono- and disodium salts, is precipitated by the addition of ethanol.
• A disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) indicated for the symptomatic treatment of arthritis.
• Breast Feeding; Lactation; Milk, Human; Antirheumatic Agents
• ... Gold sodium thiomalate ... /is/ indicated in the treatment of adult or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. ... /This agent is/ usually used for treating patients who show evidence of continued or additional disease activity despite conservative therapy, e.g., with salicylates (especially aspirin) or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, glucocorticoids, etc. /Included in US product labeling/
• Gold compounds are used in the treatment of these rheumatic conditions / psoriatic arthritis, Felty's syndrome/. /Gold compounds; NOT included in US product labeling/
• Patients with an impaired sulfoxidation ability (decreased ability to oxidize sulfhydryl-containing compounds) may be predisposed to ... /gold sodium thiomalate/ toxicity.

Synonyms

Sodium aurothiomalate; Tauredon; GOLD SODIUM THIOMALATE; Chrysothios; 12244-57-4; Myocrisin; Kidon; Myochrysine; Aurothiomalate sodium; Natrii aurothiomalas; Aurothiomalate de sodium; Aurothiomalate Disodium; Aurolate; Butanedioic acid, mercapto-, monogold(1+) sodium salt; E4768ZY6GM; disodium 2-(auriosulfanyl)butanedioate

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Sodium Aurothiomalate?

CAS 12244-57-4; molecular formula C4H3AuNa2O4S; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Sodium Aurothiomalate known by?

Sodium aurothiomalate, Tauredon, GOLD SODIUM THIOMALATE, Chrysothios, 12244-57-4, Myocrisin.

Is Sodium Aurothiomalate classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302, H317, H332.

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