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Mercury(II) iodide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals Product Code.: 11483167
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Mercury(II) iodide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11483167
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Product Code. 11483167

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16130.22

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Description

CAS: 7774-29-0 | HgI2 | 454.401 g/mol

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Boiling Point 350°C (sublimation)
Melting Point 259°C
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN1638
Merck Index 14,5879
Solubility Information Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol,ether,acetone,chloroform,ethyl acetate,olive oil and castor oil.
Formula Weight 454.4
Percent Purity ≥99%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Density 6.28
Chemical Name or Material Mercury(II) iodide
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Lot Number Certificate Type Date Catalog Number
Lot NumberU28K022 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date11/09/2024 Catalog NumberA16130.36,A16130.22
Lot NumberR07H031 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date16/06/2023 Catalog NumberA16130.36,A16130.22,A16130
Lot Number10243825 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date13/10/2022 Catalog NumberA16130.36,A16130.22
Lot Number10239100 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date12/04/2022 Catalog NumberA16130.36,A16130.22
Lot Number10200181 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date23/11/2021 Catalog NumberA16130.36,A16130.22

Safety and Handling

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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
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RUO – Research Use Only

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