BETA-NAPHTHOL BENZOATE.

Beta-naphthol benzoate, C₆H₅·COO·C₁₀H₇ = C₁₇H₁₂O₂, the benzoic ester of β-naphthol.

Actions and Uses.—Beta-naphthol benzoate is split up into its constituents on reaching the intestinal tract and acts as an antiseptic. It is said to be diuretic. It is used internally as an intestinal antiseptic in diarrhea and typhoid fever. Externally it has been recommended as a parasiticide in the form of 3 to 10 per cent. ointment, and has been used in psoriasis, eczema, scabies, etc. Dosage.—0·2 to 0·5 gramme (3 to 8 grains); maximum dose, single, 1 gramme (15 grains), daily 4 grammes (60 grains). Manufactured by Fabrik von Heyden, Radebeul near Dresden (Merck & Co., New York).