Fluorwasserstoff Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Fluorwasserstoff (Hydrofluoric acid) is a weak acid that is a precursor to almost all fluorine compounds, including pharmaceuticals such as Fluoxetine (Prozac). It is used as a chemical reagent in several industrial processes such as oil refinery. It is also used as etchant, cleaning agent, and a reagent to dissolve oxides and silicates.
| Trade Name | Fluorwasserstoff |
| Generic | Hydrogen fluoride |
| Hydrogen fluoride Other Names | fluorure d'hydrogène, Fluorwasserstoff, Hydrofluoric acid, Hydrogenfluorid |
| Type | |
| Formula | FH |
| Weight | Average: 20.0063 Monoisotopic: 20.006228237 |
| Groups | Approved, Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Fluorwasserstoff is a compound used in dentistry to prevent dental caries.
Fluorwasserstoff is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Dental Decay
Food Interaction
- Take separate from meals. Avoid eating or drinking for at least 30 minutes after applying hydrogen fluoride oral dental gel.
