Sodium aurothiomalate

Sodium aurothiomalate
Identifiers
CAS number 12244-57-4 Y
PubChem 16760302
ChemSpider 7827788 Y
ChEBI CHEBI:35863 Y
ATC code M01CB01
Gmelin Reference 1211734
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Properties
Molecular formula C4H4AuNaO4S
Molar mass 368.09 g mol−1
Exact mass 367.939350590 g mol-1
Pharmacology
Bioavailability 0%
Routes of
administration
Intramascular injection
Legal status

POM(UK)

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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Sodium aurothiomalate (gold sodium thiomalate) is a gold compound with the chemical formula C4H4AuNaO4S and is used for its antirheumatic effects to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In the United Kingdom only the intramuscular injection drug Myocrisin (which contains a mixture of sodium aurothiomalate and disodium aurothiomalate) and the orally taken Auranofin are used medically.

See also