Suvarna Garge (Editor)

Cacodyl oxide

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Formula
  
C4H12As2O

Molar mass
  
255.98 g/mol

Cacodyl oxide httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsthu

Cacodyl oxide is a chemical compound of the formula [(CH3)2As]2O. This organoarsenic compound is primarily of historical significance since it is sometimes considered to be the first organometallic compound synthesized in relatively pure form.

"Cadet's fuming liquid", which is composed of cacodyl and cacodyl oxide, was originally synthesized by heating potassium acetate with arsenic trioxide. It has a disagreeable odor and is toxic. It has been used as a denaturing and warning agent.

References

Cacodyl oxide Wikipedia