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Catalog number A17472.0B
also known as A17472-0B
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Mercury(II) chloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA17472.0B
Price (USD)/ Each
329.65
Special Offer
Online exclusive
Ends: 31-Dec-2024
388.00 Save 58.35 (15%)
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS7487-94-7
IUPAC Namemercury(2+) dichloride
Molecular FormulaCl2Hg
InChI KeyLWJROJCJINYWOX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES[Cl-].[Cl-].[Hg++]
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay from Supplier's CofA≥98.0 to ≤102.0%
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Appearance (Color)White
The main application of mercuric chloride is as a catalyst for the conversion of acetylene to vinyl chloride, the precursor to polyvinylchloride. It is also employed in photography.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
The main application of mercuric chloride is as a catalyst for the conversion of acetylene to vinyl chloride, the precursor to polyvinylchloride. It is also employed in photography, disinfectants, wood preservatives
Solubility
Soluble in diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at room temperature. Reactive with oxidizing agents and strong bases.
The main application of mercuric chloride is as a catalyst for the conversion of acetylene to vinyl chloride, the precursor to polyvinylchloride. It is also employed in photography, disinfectants, wood preservatives
Solubility
Soluble in diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at room temperature. Reactive with oxidizing agents and strong bases.
WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Jay A. Young. Mercury(II) Chloride. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81 (9),1260.
- Kevin R Henke.; David Robertson.; Matthew K Krepps.; David A Atwood. Chemistry and stability of precipitates from aqueous solutions of 2,4,6-trimercaptotriazine, trisodium salt, nonahydrate (TMT-55) and mercury (II) chloride. Water Res.. 2000, 34 (11), 3005-3013.
- Aromatic mercuration can be brought about by reaction with aryllithium compounds, e.g. from N,N-Diethyl benzamide, L08427: J. Org. Chem., 2728 (1988).
- For a review of organomercurials in synthesis, see: Tetrahedron, 38, 1713 (1982).
- Reagent for the cleavage of various sulfur compounds, such as dithioacetals; see 1,3-Dithiane, A10505.