Mercury(II) iodide, ACS, 99.0% min (Assay-dried basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

For Use As An Analytical Reagent For the Preparation of Nessler'S Reagent.

As an analytical reagent for the preparation of Nessler's Reagent. It is also used as an oxidizing agent for the synthesis of quinoxaline. Polycrystalline films of mercury (II) iodide, also play an important role in X-ray imaging.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7774-29-0
• Molecular Formula: HgI2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.401
• MDL Number: MFCD00011044
• InChI Key: YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: mercury diiodide, mercuric iodide, mercury ii iodide, red mercuric iodide, mercuric iodide, red, mercury biniodide, mercury iodide, mercurius bijodatus, hydrargyrum diodatum, hydrargyrum bijodatum
• PubChem CID: 24485
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49659
• IUPAC Name: diiodomercury
• SMILES: I[Hg]I

• Boiling Point: 350°C (sublimation)
• Melting Point: 259°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.0% min.
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in boiling alcohol,ether,acetone,ethyl acetate,carbon disulfide,alkali iodides.
• Formula Weight: 454.4
• Grade: ACS
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Appearance: Red powder or beads
• Density: 6.28 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) iodide, Assay-dried basis

Safety and Handling

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