Cat Number: PIE-0112

Ammonium-bitumen-sulfonate

CAS Number

8029-68-3

Application

Ammonium bituminosulfonate (ichthyol or ichthammol, CAS#8029-68-3 ) is a product of natural origin obtained in the first step by dry distillation of sulfur-rich oil shale. It is used in medicine as a remedy for treating some forms of skin diseases, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. It is commonly used in an ointment in 10% or 20% concentrate as a "drawing salve", also called "black ointment".

Grade

Pharmaceutical Grade

appearance

Pale yellow or brownish-black to dark brown very viscous liquid. Strong tarry odor and a burning taste.

Molecular Formula

(C2H4O)nH2O

Synonyms

ichthyol, ichthammol, PSSO, DSSO

Key Word

Ammonium compounds, Dermatological preparations, Oil shale, Organosulfur compounds

Standard

USP