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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 2Au.S
Molecular Weight 425.998
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of GOLD MONOSULFIDE

SMILES

[S--].[Au+].[Au+]

InChI

InChIKey=YVIYNOINIIHOCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/2Au.S/q2*+1;-2

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Molecular Formula HS
Molecular Weight 33.073
Charge -1
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula Au
Molecular Weight 196.9666
Charge 1
Count
MOL RATIO 2 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Gold monoiodide (AuI; Aurum iodatum) is a chemical compound of gold and iodine. This compound can be synthesized by heating gold and iodine in a sealed tube at 120°C for about four months. It decomposes when treated with hot water, but its related complexes are much more stable. It’s used like unapproved homeopathic product for treatment of Senile Paresis. This product is to be used for self-limiting conditions. If symptoms do not improve in 4 days, or worsen, discontinue use and seek assistance of health professional

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Palliative
Unknown

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Adults- Take 4 or 6 Pellets by mouth, three times daily or as suggested by physician. Children 2 years and older- take 1/2 the adult dose
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
03VC3O9F7W
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version