Mercury(II) iodide, red, 99+%, 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: 7774-29-0
• Molecular Formula: HgI₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.39
• 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: 354.0°C
• Melting Point: 259.0°C
• Color: Red
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Quantity: 5 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. (Iodometry)
• Linear Formula: HgI₂
• Fieser: 02,50; 03,70
• Merck Index: 15, 5946
• Solubility Information: (in Potassium iodide soln.) Passes test
• Formula Weight: 454.39
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Density: 6.36
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) iodide, red, p.a.

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid release to the environment. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber	231-873-8
RTECSNumber	OW5250000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only