Mercury(II) oxide, 99+%, ACS reagent, red, 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.

Oxidation reagent

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 21908-53-2
• Molecular Formula: HgO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 216.59
• MDL Number: MFCD00011045
• InChI Key: UKWHYYKOEPRTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: mercuric oxide, mercury ii oxide, mercury oxide, mercuric oxide, red, red mercuric oxide, mercuric oxide, yellow, santar, red precipitate, mercury monoxide
• IUPAC Name: oxomercury
• SMILES: O=[Hg]

• Melting Point: 500.0°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. (Complexometry)
• Linear Formula: HgO
• Fieser: 01,655; 02,267; 04,323; 05,428; 06,360; 07,224; 08,316; 09,293; 11,318; 12,305; 14,204; 15,174
• Merck Index: 15,5949
• Formula Weight: 216.59
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) oxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Mercury(II) oxide

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.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• 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.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• 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