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Mercuric chloride

Mercuric chloride

  • CAT Number: R071294
  • CAS Number: 7487-94-7
  • Molecular Formula: HgCl2
  • Molecular Weight: 271.492
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Mercuric chloride, also known as mercury(II) chloride or corrosive sublimate, is a chemical compound with the formula HgCl2. It is a highly toxic, white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. Historically, it has been used as a disinfectant, pesticide, and preservative. However, due to its toxicity, its use has been significantly restricted and replaced by safer alternatives in many applications.

Catalog Number R071294
CAS Number 7487-94-7
Molecular Formula

HgCl2

Purity 95%
Storage RT
IUPAC Name dichloromercury
InChI InChI=1S/2ClH.Hg/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
InChIKey LWJROJCJINYWOX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES Cl[Hg]Cl

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