AFRIDOL
\ˈafɹɪdˌɒl], \ˈafɹɪdˌɒl], \ˈa_f_ɹ_ɪ_d_ˌɒ_l]\
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Sodium hydroxymercuric toluylate, C6H3 (CH3) COONa)HgOH, 2:3:1. An odorless, tasteless white powder soluble with difficulty in neutral or acid mediums but soluble in an ammoniacal solution containing ammonium chlorid. It is said to be of value as a disinfectant and has been recommended in the treatment of parasitic diseases of the skin and scalp. It is on the market only as afridol soap which contains 4 per cent, of a.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
