CAS 13842-67-6: TERBIUM SULFATE

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Terbium(III) sulphate octahydrate

Terbium (III) sulfate octahydrate is an activated form of terbium that can be used for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia. It has a high affinity for phosphate and binds to it in the gastrointestinal tract. Terbium (III) sulfate octahydrate is a white, crystalline powder that can be used as an additive in pharmaceuticals, foods, or cosmetics. Terbium (III) sulfate octahydrate has been shown to be active at temperatures between 0 and 50°C and at pH values less than 2.5. The molecular weight of this compound is 300.06 g/mol. This compound is soluble in water, acetone, ethanol, methanol, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, ethyl acetate, ether and benzene but insoluble in hexane and heptane. The structure of terbium (III) sulfate octahydrate is composed of