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Mercury(II) thiocyanate

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Product Code. 11394277

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 037106.18

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The products indicated contain mercury. Don't put products containing mercury in the trash. Products containing mercury are to be recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste. Products containing mercury may be regulated by Local, State, or Federal Laws. Some products containing mercury are not available for sale in some states.

Description

CAS: 592-85-8 | C4HgK2N4S4 | 511.10 g/mol

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.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 592-85-8
Molecular Formula C4HgK2N4S4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 511.10
MDL Number MFCD00011039
InChI Key HWXOCCNUUYRBKP-UHFFFAOYSA-J
IUPAC Name mercury(2+) dipotassium tetrakis(cyanosulfanide)
SMILES [K+].[K+].[Hg++].[S-]C#N.[S-]C#N.[S-]C#N.[S-]C#N

Specifications

Melting Point ∽165°C (decomposition)
Color White to Yellow
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 50 g
Beilstein 3561344
Solubility Information Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid,potassium cyanide and ammonia. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 316.75
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Appearance White to pale yellow powder
Density 3.718 g/cm3 at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Mercury(II) thiocyanate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 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
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