Mercury(II) iodide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11483167	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16130.22	100 g
11493167	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16130.36	500 g

Description

Mercury(II) iodide is is used for preparation of Nessler's reagent, used for detection of presence of ammonia. It is a semiconductor material, used in some x-ray and gamma ray detection and imaging devices operating at room temperatures. In veterinary medicine, it is used in blister ointments in exostoses, bursal enlargement, etc.

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
Mercury(II) iodide is is used for preparation of Nessler′s reagent, used for detection of presence of ammonia. It is a semiconductor material, used in some x-ray and gamma ray detection and imaging devices operating at room temperatures. In veterinary medicine, it is used in blister ointments in exostoses, bursal enlargement, etc.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, chloroform, ethyl acetate, olive oil and castor oil.

Notes
Light sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7774-29-0
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.401
• InChI Key: YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• PubChem CID: 24485
• IUPAC Name: diiodomercury

• Molecular Formula: HgI2
• MDL Number: MFCD00011044
• Synonym: mercury diiodide, mercuric iodide, mercury ii iodide, red mercuric iodide, mercuric iodide, red, mercury biniodide, mercury iodide, mercurius bijodatus, hydrargyrum diodatum, hydrargyrum bijodatum
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49659
• SMILES: I[Hg]I

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 350°C (sublimation)
• CAS: 7774-29-0
• MDL Number: MFCD00011044
• Merck Index: 14,5879
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol,ether,acetone,chloroform,ethyl acetate,olive oil and castor oil.
• SMILES: I[Hg]I
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.401
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49659
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) iodide

• Melting Point: 259°C
• Molecular Formula: HgI2
• UN Number: UN1638
• Synonym: mercury diiodide, mercuric iodide, mercury ii iodide, red mercuric iodide, mercuric iodide, red, mercury biniodide, mercury iodide, mercurius bijodatus, hydrargyrum diodatum, hydrargyrum bijodatum
• InChI Key: YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: diiodomercury
• PubChem CID: 24485
• Formula Weight: 454.4
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 6.28

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H300-H310-H330-H373
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c

H300+H310+H330-H373

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• Mercury(II) iodide

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

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

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P330-Rinse mouth.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Mercuric iodide

RUO – Research Use Only