Nomenclature
CAS number: 8011-82-3
Colloidal calomel; sol calomel.
Description and references
Consists of 80% HgCl and 20% proteins.
Properties
Whitish-gray, odorless, tasteless powder. Sol
in water to an opalescent suspension; insol in alcohol, ether; pptd
by acids, redissolved by alkalies. Protect
from light.Therapeutic Category
Cathartic.
Keywords
Laxative/Cathartic
Status
This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject
to revision or update.