Difference between revisions of "Warfarin"
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3(a-acetonylbenzyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin; d-Con®; RAX; Cov-R-Tox; Kypfarin; Rodex; Tox-Hid | 3(a-acetonylbenzyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin; d-Con®; RAX; Cov-R-Tox; Kypfarin; Rodex; Tox-Hid | ||
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| − | + | * Toxic to all mammals. | |
| + | * Slow-acting; works by inhibiting the clotting of blood. | ||
| + | * Cayman Chemical: [https://cdn.caymanchem.com/cdn/msds/13566m.pdf SDS] | ||
| − | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | |
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| − | = | + | * Soluble in water. |
| + | * Composition = C19H16O4 | ||
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 Comment: date of discovery and formula | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 Comment: date of discovery and formula | ||
| − | * Website | + | * Website: http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/rodent/warfarin/rod-prof-warfarin.html |
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Latest revision as of 11:54, 26 June 2022
Description
A toxic anticoagulant used in commercial baits to kill rodents. Warfarin, discovered in 1947, is composed of 3(a-acetonylbenzyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin. The chemical is slow-acting material, odorless, tasteless, and works in small doses. The use of warfarin in concentrations above 3% is restricted in the U.S.
Synonyms and Related Terms
3(a-acetonylbenzyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin; d-Con®; RAX; Cov-R-Tox; Kypfarin; Rodex; Tox-Hid
Risks
- Toxic to all mammals.
- Slow-acting; works by inhibiting the clotting of blood.
- Cayman Chemical: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in water.
- Composition = C19H16O4
Resources and Citations
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 Comment: date of discovery and formula