Potassium arsenite

Potassium arsenite
Identifiers
CAS number 13464-35-2
PubChem 61616
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Properties
Molecular formula AsKO2
Molar mass 146.019
Appearance colorless solid
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Potassium arsenite (KAsO2) is the compound which forms the basis of Fowler's solution and is used as a specific rodenticide. It is toxic in humans.

Safety and health concerns

Currently, the substance is banned from the use for plant protection by the UK government [1]

Notes

  1. ^ Chemicals Regulation Directorate. "Banned and Non-Authorised Pesticides in the United Kingdom". http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/approvals.asp?id=55. Retrieved 1 December 2009.