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Inorganic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > Sulfur Acids > Sulfuric Acids > Tetrathionic Acid
Organic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > Sulfur Acids > Sulfuric Acids > Tetrathionic Acid
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Acids > Acids, Noncarboxylic > Sulfur Acids > Sulfuric Acids > Tetrathionic Acid

Preferred term

Tetrathionic Acid  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Sodium Tetrathionate
  • Tetrathionate, Sodium
  • Tetrathionic Acid, Calcium Salt (1:1)
  • Tetrathionic Acid, Dipotassium Salt
  • Tetrathionic Acid, Disodium Salt
  • Tetrathionic Acid, Disodium Salt, Dihydrate

Scope note

  • A sulfuric acid dimer, formed by disulfide linkage. This compound has been used to prolong coagulation time and as an antidote in cyanide poisoning.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under THIOSULFATES 1975-90

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013776

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