Nomenclature
CAS number: 13510-49-1
BeO
4S; mol wt 105.07.
Be 8.58%, O 60.91%, S 30.52%.
BeSO
4.
Description and references
Prepn: Gmelins, Beryllium (8th ed.) 26, 130-141 (1930). Toxicity study: White et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 102, 88 (1951).
Derivative
Tetrahydrate.
Properties
Crystals. d 1.71. At about 100° loses 2H2O. Very sol
in water. Practically insol in alc. LD50 i.v. in mice: 0.5 mg Be/kg (White).Caution
Beryllium and beryllium compounds
are listed as known human carcinogens: Report
on Carcinogens, Eleventh Edition (PB2005-104914, 2004)
p III-32.