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Mercury(II) thiocyanate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AA3710630
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250 g
The products indicated contain mercury. Don't put products containing mercury in the trash. Products containing mercury are to be recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste. Products containing mercury may be regulated by Local, State, or Federal Laws. Some products containing mercury are not available for sale in some states.
The products indicated contain mercury. Don't put products containing mercury in the trash. Products containing mercury are to be recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste. Products containing mercury may be regulated by Local, State, or Federal Laws. Some products containing mercury are not available for sale in some states.

Description

Mercury(II) thiocyanate is used as a precursor to potassium tris(thiocyanato)mercurate(II) and cesium tris(thiocyanato)mercurate(II). It is also used in the determination of chloride ions in water by UV-visible spectroscopy. Further, it acts as a catalyst for the addition of thiocyanic acid to alkynes.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 592-85-8
Molecular Formula C2HgN2S2
MDL Number MFCD00011039

Specifications

Melting Point ∽165°C (decomposition)
Color White to Yellow
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 3561344
Solubility Information Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid,potassium cyanide and ammonia. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 316.75
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Appearance White to pale yellow powder
Density 3.71
Chemical Name or Material Mercury(II) thiocyanate
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H300+H310+H330-H373
Precautionary Statement P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation DOT Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II
EINECSNumber 209-773-0
RTECSNumber XL1550000
TSCA Yes
storageNote1 Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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