Arsenous oxide is an inorganic compound primarily produced as a byproduct of non-ferrous metal smelting (e.g., copper and gold). As2O3cap A s sub 2 cap O sub 3
It is a key ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine and is used in modern oncology (intravenous route) to treat Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) . arsenous oxide
Employed as a modifier in specialized glass to enhance optical non-linearity and tune band gaps for the optics realm . 3. Health Hazards and Toxicology Arsenous oxide is an inorganic compound primarily produced
Typically appears as a white, odorless powder odorless powder Arsenic trioxide
Arsenic trioxide, white arsenic, arsenic (III) oxide
Highly soluble in aqueous solutions but practically insoluble in most organic solvents 2. Primary Applications