| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | C11H12AsNO5S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 377.268 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
NC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)[As](SCC(O)=O)SCC(O)=O
InChI
InChIKey=YBQWEUNEYYXYOI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C11H12AsNO5S2/c13-11(18)7-1-3-8(4-2-7)12(19-5-9(14)15)20-6-10(16)17/h1-4H,5-6H2,(H2,13,18)(H,14,15)(H,16,17)
Thiacetarsamide is a drug containing trivalent arsenic. In the USA it was used for the treatment of Heartworm Infection in dogs and cats under tradename Caparsolate, however, it was discontinued because of the availability of safer alternatives. The mechanism of action for thiacetarsamide is modulation of glucose uptake and metabolism; inhibition of glutathione reductase, and alteration of the structure and function of the surface of the intestinal epithelium of the parasites.
Approval Year
PubMed
ACTIVE MOIETY
SALT/SOLVATE (PARENT)
