[A17472] CAS 7487-94-7 | Mercury(II) chloride, 98+%

CAS : 7487-94-7
UN# : UN1624
MDL : MFCD00011041
Hazard Class : 6.1
EINECS : 231-299-8
Packing Group : II

Other name :

Mercuric chloride

Chemical Properties

Formula : HgCl2
Formula weight : 271.50
Melting Point : 280-282°
Boiling Point : 302°
Density : 5.4
Refractive Index : 1.859
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Form : Crystalline powder
Solubility : Soluble in diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.

Literature References

Aromatic mercuration can be brought about by reaction with aryllithium compounds, e.g. from N,N-Diethyl­benzamide, 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.

Notes

Store at room temperature. Reactive with oxidizing agents and strong bases.Other References:Merck: 14,5876UN#: UN1624

Grade Specifications

Grade Specifications

Hazard Statements : H300-H372-H341-H361-H314-H318-H400-H410Fatal if swallowed.Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.Suspected of causing genetic defects.Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Causes serious eye damage.Very toxic to aquatic life.Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements : P260-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501aDo not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.