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Sigma-Aldrich

Bismuth(III) gallate basic hydrate

≥98.0% (calc. on dry substance, KT)

Synonym(s):

2,7-Dihydroxy-1,3,2-benzodioxabismole-5-carboxylic acid, Bismuth subgallate, Dermatol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H5BiO6 · xH2O
CAS Number:
99-26-3
Molecular Weight:
394.09 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number:
202-742-2
MDL number:
MFCD20441998
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
57647308
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥98.0% (calc. on dry substance, KT)

form

solid

reaction suitability

core: bismuth
reagent type: catalyst

impurities

~10% water

SMILES string

O.O[Bi]1Oc2cc(cc(O)c2O1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C7H6O5.Bi.2H2O/c8-4-1-3(7(11)12)2-5(9)6(4)10;;;/h1-2,8-10H,(H,11,12);;2*1H2/q;+3;;/p-3

InChI key

VJXPXOVBMBKEHX-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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Application

Investigations of:
  • Pharmacological activity, specifically NO and PGE2 production by macrophages
  • Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infections

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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V Callanan et al.
The Journal of laryngology and otology, 109(3), 206-208 (1995-03-01)
The aims of this study were to demonstrate the effect of bismuth subgallate and adrenaline paste application to the tonsillar fossae on operating time and peroperative blood loss during tonsillectomy. Ninety-eight patients were included in a prospective randomized trial. Bismuth
H Leonhardt et al.
Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983), 86(4), 194-197 (1991-04-15)
In a cross-over study in ten healthy volunteers the effect of food on the absorption of bismuth following a single oral dose of 1200 mg (= 12 Bismofalk tablets) was evaluated by measuring its serum levels (0 to 24 h)
Sung Hyun Kim et al.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985), 41(8), 645-649 (2010-07-27)
To present bismuth subgallate as a simplified and efficient method for promoting hemostasis at palatal donor sites, as evaluated by measuring hemostasis time and delayed bleeding. Ten patients received the bismuth subgallate paste as a topical hemostatic agent, while another
[Comment on the contribution by J. Strutz. Bismuth gallate in wound management].
B Greusing
HNO, 44(8), 426-426 (1996-08-01)
W N Tannous et al.
Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes, 40(6), 312-312 (1989-12-01)
Bismuth subgallate is used occasionally as a hemostatic agent for packing the adenoidal and tonsillar beds after an adenotonsillectomy. Containing a heavy metal, it is relatively insoluble and poorly absorbed. It produces faint opacities on plain radiographs and these may
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