Mercuric Chloride

A laboratory reagent and a molecular compound.
No longer used for medicinal purposes because it is highly toxic and superior treatments have become available.
Catalyst for the conversion of acetylene to vinyl chloride, the precursor to polyvinylchloride.
Used as a photographic intensifier to produce positive pictures in the collodion process.

ACS Grade
Specifications:
Iron(%)- <=0.002
Residue after Reduction(%) - <=0.02
Solution in Ethyl Ether(P/F)- Pass

Hazardous Materials Description: Mercuric chloride
Hazard class or Division : 6.1
Identification Numbers : UN1624
Packaging Group : II
*Applies additional hazardous materials handling charge

Acidity: 3.2
Appearance: White solid
Boiling Point: 304 °C
Density: 5.43 g/cm3
IUPAC_Name: Mercury(II) Chloride
Melting Point: 276 °C
RTECS Number: OV9100000

Molecular Weight: 271.5
Molecular Formula: HgCl2
Purity: >99%
Hazmat Shipping: Hazmat shipping fee applies.
Storage: RT
Solubility: H2O: 74 mg/mL
Appearance Form: Powder
Appearance Color: White
Melting Point: 277°C
Boiling Point: 302°C
Density: 5.44 g/cm3
EC No.: 231-299-8
Brand Name: bioPLUS™