| Bioactivity | Bismuth subgallate, a hemostatic agent, acts on coagulation factor XII (Hageman factor), leading to the activation of the coagulation cascade and improving early formation of a fibrin clot[1][2]. |
| Name | Bismuth subgallate |
| CAS | 99-26-3 |
| Formula | C7H5BiO6 |
| Molar Mass | 394.09 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Thorisdottir H, Ratnoff OD, Maniglia AJ. Activation of Hageman factor (factor XII) by bismuth subgallate, a hemostatic agent. J Lab Clin Med. 1988;112(4):481‐486. [2]. Puia SA, Renou SJ, Rey EA, Guglielmotti MB, Bozzini CE. Effect of bismuth subgallate (a hemostatic agent) on bone repair; a histologic, radiographic and histomorphometric study in rats. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009;38(7):785‐789. |