Beta-naphthol benzoate, C_{6}H_{5}·COO·C_{10}H_{7} = C_{17}H_{12}O_{2},
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).