What is another word for antimony potassium tartrate?
Pronunciation: [ˌantˈɪmənˌɪ pətˈasi͡əm tˈɑːtɹe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Antimony potassium tartrate, also known as tartar emetic, has been used in medicine for centuries as a treatment for different ailments. It has various synonyms such as emetic tartar, potassium antimonyl tartrate, antimony tartrate, and antimony potassium oxoborate. Its chemical formula is K2Sb2(C4H2O6)2 and is produced by reacting antimony(III) oxide with potassium sodium tartrate in distilled water. The tartar emetic has both toxic and therapeutic effects, and has been used to treat parasitic infections, fever, and vomiting. It can also be used in laboratories as a reagent, and in photography for developing negatives. Despite its therapeutic effects, it can cause antimony poisoning, which can be harmful and even fatal.
