Organometallic Compounds
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A class of compounds of the type R-M, where a C atom is joined directly to any other element except H, C, N, O, F, Cl, Br, I, or At. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) |
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GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: ORGANOMETALLIC CPDS |
Organometallic Compounds Categories.
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Antimony Potassium Tartrate - A schistosomicide possibly useful against other parasites. It has irritant emetic properties and may cause lethal cardiac toxicity among other adverse effects. |
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Aurothioglucose - A thioglucose derivative used as an antirheumatic and experimentally to produce obesity in animals. |
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Organomercury Compounds - Organic compounds which contain mercury as an integral part of the molecule. |
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Organoplatinum Compounds - Organic compounds which contain platinum as an integral part of the molecule. |
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Organotechnetium Compounds - Organic compounds that contain technetium as an integral part of the molecule. These compounds are often used as radionuclide imaging agents. |
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Organotin Compounds - Organic compounds which contain tin in the molecule. Used widely in industry and agriculture. |
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Sucralfate - A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. |
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Tetraethyl Lead - A highly toxic compound used as a gasoline additive. It causes acute toxic psychosis or chronic poisoning if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. |
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