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Mercury(II) bromide, ACS, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11450111
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Description

Mercury(II) bromide is used as a reagent in the Koenigs-Knorr reaction, which forms glycoside linkages on carbohydrates. It is also used to test for the presence of arsenic, as recommended by the Pharmacopoeia.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7789-47-1
Molecular Formula Br2Hg
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 360.4
MDL Number MFCD00011040
InChI Key NGYIMTKLQULBOO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym mercuric bromide, mercury dibromide, mercury ii bromide, hgbr2, mercury bromide hgbr2, mercuric dibromide, mercury ii bromide 1:2, hsdb 829, hg2, mercury 2 bromide
PubChem CID 24612
ChEBI CHEBI:49639
IUPAC Name dibromomercury
SMILES Br[Hg]Br

Specifications

Boiling Point 322°C to 325°C (sublimation)
Melting Point 236°C
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 25 g
Solubility Information Soluble in hot alcohol,methanol,HCl,HBr
Formula Weight 360.4
Grade ACS
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Vapor Pressure 1mm Hg at 137°C
Density 6.05 g/cm3 at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Mercury(II) bromide, For ACS analysis
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Safety and Handling

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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
  • 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/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Mercuric bromide

RUO – Research Use Only

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