Agent Name |
Vanadyl sulfate |
CAS Number |
27774-13-6 |
Formula |
O5-S-V |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
C.I. 77940; CI 77940; Vanadic sulfate; Vanadin(IV) oxide sulfate; Vanadium oxide sulfate (VO(SO4)); Vanadium oxysulfate; Vanadium sulfate; Vanadium, oxo(sulfato(2-)-O)-; Vanadium, oxosulfato-; Vanadyl sulfate (VO(SO4)); Vanadyl sulfate (VSO5); [ChemIDplus] UN2931 |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Light blue crystals; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a catalyst and dietary supplement--enhances glucose metabolism; [Ullmann] See "Vanadyl sulfate dihydrate." |
Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Vanadium pentoxide." |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
NFPA flammability code = 0; [MSDSonline] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: VANADYL SULFATE
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