Mercury(II) sulfate, ACS, 98.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11353358

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 036286.22

Description

For Use As a Primary Battery Electrolyte, Catalyst in Conversion of Acetylene To Acetaldehyde

Mercury(II) sulfate is used for gold and silver extraction, and to make other mercury compounds. Used as catalyst in the conversion of acetylene to acetaldehyde and used as a electrolyte in primary battery. It is commonly used as a catalyst in oxymercuration-demercuration, a type of electrophilic addition reaction.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7783-35-9
• Molecular Formula: HgO4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 296.65
• MDL Number: MFCD00011047
• InChI Key: DOBUSJIVSSJEDA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: mercury ii sulfate, mercuric sulfate, mercury sulphate, mercury bisulfate, mercury disulfate, mercury persulfate, mercuric sulphate, mercury sulfate hgso4, unii-j4l3ppg58i, mercuric bisulphateShow MoreShow Less
• PubChem CID: 24544
• IUPAC Name: mercury(2+);sulfate
• SMILES: [Hg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

• Melting Point: (decomposition)
• Color: White to Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 98% min.
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hot sulfuric acid and sodium chloride solution. Insoluble in alcohol,acetone and ammonia.
• Formula Weight: 296.65
• Grade: ACS
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White to pale yellow powder
• Density: 6.470 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) sulfate

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only