Sodium (meta)arsenite

CAS: 7784-46-5

Ref. 3D-HAA78446

Product Information

• Name: Sodium (meta)arsenite
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Sodium (meta)arsenite is a chemical compound that is used as an analytical reagent for DNA detection. It has been shown to be a response element for the sorbitol dehydrogenase gene in the chemiluminescence method. Sodium arsenite has minimal toxicity in humans and can be used as a biological sample. The rate constant of arsenite oxidation has been measured using the water vapor technique, which is based on the reaction between arsenite and hydrogen peroxide. This oxidation-reduction reaction produces light waves with a wavelength of 585 nm, which are detected by photomultiplier tubes. Sodium arsenite also oxidizes guanine nucleotides, thereby altering energy metabolism in cells.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 129.91 g/mol
• Formula: NaAsO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%