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Mercury(II) thiocyanate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
Specifications
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 |
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Safety and Handling
- Mercury(II) thiocyanate
- Danger
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Mercuric thiocyanate
RUO – Research Use Only
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