Mercurochrome, 24-27% Mercury, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 129-16-8
• Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₈Br₂HgNa₂O₆
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 750.65
• MDL Number: MFCD00013081
• InChI Key: QJJYLIJNUFJILQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: Merbromin, 2, 7-Dibromo-4-hydroxymercurifluoresceine disodium salt
• PubChem CID: 54598522
• IUPAC Name: sodium;[2,7-dibromo-9-(2-carboxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy-6-oxoxanthen-4-yl]mercury;hydrate
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C2=C3C=C(C(=O)C=C3OC4=C(C(=C(C=C24)Br)O)[Hg])Br)C(=O)O.O.[Na+]

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Color: Green
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 15, 5934
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: insoluble in alcohol,acetone,ether
• Formula Weight: 750.65
• Percent Purity: 24 to 27% (Hg), 18 to 22.5% (Br2)
• Physical Form: Glimmering Scales, Granules or Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercurochrome

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Mercurochrome, 24-27% Mercury

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 1
• Acute toxicity Category 2
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H300-Fatal if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P361-Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

RUO – Research Use Only