Mercury(II) iodide, ACS, 99.0% min (Assay-dried basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11381639	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 012289.22	100 g
11371639	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 012289.36	500 g

Description

As an analytical reagent for the preparation of Nessler's Reagent. It is also used as an oxidizing agent for the synthesis of quinoxaline. Polycrystalline films of mercury (II) iodide, also play an important role in X-ray imaging.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7774-29-0
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.401
• InChI Key: YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• PubChem CID: 24485
• IUPAC Name: diiodomercury

• Molecular Formula: HgI2
• MDL Number: MFCD00011044
• Synonym: mercury diiodide, mercuric iodide, mercury ii iodide, red mercuric iodide, mercuric iodide, red, mercury biniodide, mercury iodide, mercurius bijodatus, hydrargyrum diodatum, hydrargyrum bijodatum
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49659
• SMILES: I[Hg]I

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 350°C (sublimation)
• CAS: 7774-29-0
• Physical Form: Powder
• Molecular Formula: HgI2
• Synonym: mercury diiodide, mercuric iodide, mercury ii iodide, red mercuric iodide, mercuric iodide, red, mercury biniodide, mercury iodide, mercurius bijodatus, hydrargyrum diodatum, hydrargyrum bijodatum
• InChI Key: YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: diiodomercury
• PubChem CID: 24485
• Formula Weight: 454.4
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: Red powder or beads
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) iodide, Assay-dried basis

• Melting Point: 259°C
• Color: White
• Assay Percent Range: 99.0% min.
• MDL Number: MFCD00011044
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in boiling alcohol,ether,acetone,ethyl acetate,carbon disulfide,alkali iodides.
• SMILES: I[Hg]I
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.401
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49659
• Grade: ACS
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Density: 6.28 g/cm³ at 20°C

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

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

RUO – Research Use Only