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Mercury(II) thiocyanate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AA3710618
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The products indicated contain mercury. Don't put products containing mercury in the trash. Products containing mercury are to be recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste. Products containing mercury may be regulated by Local, State, or Federal Laws. Some products containing mercury are not available for sale in some states.

Mercury(II) thiocyanate is used as a precursor to potassium tris(thiocyanato)mercurate(II) and cesium tris(thiocyanato)mercurate(II). It is also used in the determination of chloride ions in water by UV-visible spectroscopy. Further, it acts as a catalyst for the addition of thiocyanic acid to alkynes.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

592-85-8

Molecular Formula

C2HgN2S2

MDL Number

MFCD00011039

Specifications

Melting Point

∽165°C (decomposition)

Color

White to Yellow

Physical Form

Powder

Quantity

50 g

Beilstein

3561344

Solubility Information

Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid,potassium cyanide and ammonia. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether. Insoluble in water.

Formula Weight

316.75

Odor

Odorless

Sensitivity

Hygroscopic

Appearance

White to pale yellow powder

Density

3.718 g/cm3 at 20°C

Chemical Name or Material

Mercury(II) thiocyanate

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Hazard Category

H300+H310+H330-H373

Precautionary Statement

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

DOTInformation

DOT Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II

EINECSNumber

209-773-0

RTECSNumber

XL1550000

TSCA

Yes

storageNote1

Hygroscopic

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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