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Mercury(II) thiocyanate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 592-85-8 |
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Molecular Formula | C2HgN2S2 |
MDL Number | MFCD00011039 |
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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.
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Chemical Identifiers
592-85-8 | |
C2HgN2S2 | |
MFCD00011039 |
Specifications
∽165°C (decomposition) | |
White to Yellow | |
C2HgN2S2 | |
3561344 | |
316.75 | |
Hygroscopic | |
3.718 g/cm3 at 20°C |
592-85-8 | |
Powder | |
MFCD00011039 | |
Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid,potassium cyanide and ammonia. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether. Insoluble in water. | |
Odorless | |
White to pale yellow powder | |
Mercury(II) thiocyanate |
Safety and Handling
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
- Mercury(II) thiocyanate
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 thiocyanate
RUO – Research Use Only
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