Products Copper sulfate is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is also found as an active ingredient in medicines, for example in copper zinc solution (Eau d’Alibour). Structure and properties Copper(II) sulfate (CuSO4, Mr = 159.6 g/mol) is a copper salt of sulfuric acid. In pharmacy as often used copper sulfate … Copper Sulfate
Products Formic acid is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various dilutions. It is also included as an active ingredient in some medicines and in medical products, for example, in liniments and in wart remedies. Structure and properties Formic acid (HCOOH, Mr = 102.1 g/mol) is the simplest carboxylic acid. It consists of a hydrogen … Formic Acid
Products A silver nitrate stick looks like a large matchstick with a gray silver nitrate head. Potassium nitrate is included as an excipient. The sticks are commonly used in medical treatment. For example, the sticks are available from Laguba (http://www.laguba.ch). Structure and properties Silver nitrate (AgNO3, Mr = 169.9 g/mol) exists as colorless, translucent crystals … Silver Nitrate Rods
Products Calcium oxide is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Calcium oxide (CaO, Mr = 56.08 g/mol) is the basic oxide of calcium. It exists as a white and odorless powder and reacts strongly with water (see below). It should therefore be stored away from moisture. It can be … Calcium Oxide
Products Lactic acid is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and medical products, including wart remedies, corn remedies, vaginal care products, skin care products, and callus removal products. Structure and properties Lactic acid (C3H6O3, Mr = 90.1 g/mol) is an organic acid belonging to the α-hydroxycarboxylic … Lactic Acid
Products Acetic acid is available as an aqueous solution in various concentrations in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Acetic acid (C2H4O2, Mr = 60.1 g/mol) or CH3-COOH is the simplest carboxylic acid after formic acid. It consists of a methyl and carboxyl group. It exists as a pure substance as a clear, volatile, colorless … Acetic Acid
Products Trichloroacetic acid is contained as a concentrated gel in Wartner pen for warts, among other products. It is a medical device. As a pure substance, trichloroacetic acid is also available in pharmacies. Specialty retailers can order it from specialized suppliers. Structure and properties Trichloroacetic acid (C2HCl3O2, Mr = 163.4 g/mol) is a trichloro derivative … Trichloroacetic Acid
Products Acids are found in numerous drugs as active ingredients or as excipients. As pure substances, they are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In the household, they are found, for example, in lemon juice, fruit juice, vinegar and cleaning agents. Definition Acids (HA), with the exception of Lewis acids, are chemical compounds that contain a … Acids
Products Nitric acid is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various concentrations. Structure and properties Nitric acid (HNO3, Mr = 63.0 g/mol) exists as a clear to nearly colorless liquid with a pungent odor that is miscible with water. It may turn yellowish in color. Various concentrations exist. These include: Fuming nitric acid: from about … Nitric Acid
Products Potassium hydroxide is available as a pure substance and in the form of solutions in pharmacies and drugstores. It is also found in medical devices and has similar properties to sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Structure and properties Pure potassium hydroxide (KOH, Mr = 56.11 g/mol) exists as a white, hard, odorless, crystalline mass in the … Potassium Hydroxide
Products Oxalic acid is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. Various veterinary medicines (antiparasitics) containing oxalic acid are available, for example, in the form of powders and solutions. Oxalic acid has been used against varroa mites since the 1980s. Structure and properties Oxalic acid (C2H2O4, Mr = 90.0 g/mol) is a natural … Oxalic Acid
Products Chloroacetic acid is commercially available as a solution for external use (acetocaustine). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. Structure and properties Chloroacetic acid (C2H3ClO2, Mr = 94.5 g/mol) is a chlorinated acetic acid derivative. It exists as colorless crystals with a pungent odor that are readily soluble in water. Effects Chloroacetic … Chloroacetic Acid
