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Mercury(II) iodide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 7774-29-0 | HgI2 | 454.401 g/mol
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 |
Description
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.
ApplicationsMercury(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.
Chemical Identifiers
| 7774-29-0 | |
| 454.401 | |
| YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
| 24485 | |
| diiodomercury |
| HgI2 | |
| MFCD00011044 | |
| mercury diiodide, mercuric iodide, mercury ii iodide, red mercuric iodide, mercuric iodide, red, mercury biniodide, mercury iodide, mercurius bijodatus, hydrargyrum diodatum, hydrargyrum bijodatum | |
| CHEBI:49659 | |
| I[Hg]I |
Specifications
| 350°C (sublimation) | |
| 7774-29-0 | |
| MFCD00011044 | |
| 14,5879 | |
| Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol,ether,acetone,chloroform,ethyl acetate,olive oil and castor oil. | |
| I[Hg]I | |
| 454.401 | |
| CHEBI:49659 | |
| ≥99% | |
| Light sensitive | |
| Mercury(II) iodide |
| 259°C | |
| HgI2 | |
| UN1638 | |
| mercury diiodide, mercuric iodide, mercury ii iodide, red mercuric iodide, mercuric iodide, red, mercury biniodide, mercury iodide, mercurius bijodatus, hydrargyrum diodatum, hydrargyrum bijodatum | |
| YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
| diiodomercury | |
| 24485 | |
| 454.4 | |
| Odorless | |
| 6.28 |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H300-H310-H330-H373
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c
H300+H310+H330-H373
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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
Product Identifier
Signal Word
Hazard Category
Hazard Statement
Precautionary Statement
Supplemental information
- 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
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Mercury(II) iodide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals