What is an arsephenamine?

Answer 1

An arsephenamine is an alternative name for an arsphenamine, a phenolic amine derivative of arsenic which was once used to treat syphilis.

Answer 2

Arsephenamine, also known as Salvarsan, is an organoarsenic compound that was the first effective treatment for syphilis. It was discovered by Paul Ehrlich in 1909 and revolutionized the treatment of the disease. However, it is no longer widely used due to its toxic side effects and the development of more effective antibiotics.