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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt, 97.0-101.0%

Catalog Number AC118680250
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54-64-8
C9H9HgNaO2S
404.81
MFCD00013062
RTKIYNMVFMVABJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
thimerosal, thiomersal, thiomersalate, mercurothiolate, sodium merthiolate, sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate, merthiolate, thimerosalate, thimerosalum, thimersalate
16684434
CHEBI:9546
sodium;(2-carboxylatophenyl)sulfanyl-ethylmercury
[Na+].CC[Hg]SC1=CC=CC=C1C([O-])=O
54-64-8
C9H9HgNaO2S
404.81
MFCD00013062
RTKIYNMVFMVABJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
thimerosal, thiomersal, thiomersalate, mercurothiolate, sodium merthiolate, sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate, merthiolate, thimerosalate, thimerosalum, thimersalate
16684434
CHEBI:9546
sodium;(2-carboxylatophenyl)sulfanyl-ethylmercury
[Na+].CC[Hg]SC1=CC=CC=C1C([O-])=O

Description

Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, CAS # 54-64-8, is an oxidizing reagent that can inhibit various sulfhydryl-dependent enzymes and proteins. It is also known as thimerosal or 2-(ethylmercuriomercapto)benzoic acid sodium salt.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

  • Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid is an oxidizing reagent that inhibits sulfhydryl-containing active sites of several enzymes
  • It is also known as thimerosal or 2-(ethylmercuriomercapto)benzoic acid sodium salt.
  • It can bind to sulfhydryl compounds, such as glutathione, cysteine, and sulfhydryl groups of proteins
  • Additionally, it can activate inositol triphosphate calcium channels on membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum, resulting in the regulation of cellular functions

Applications

  • Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid has been widely investigated as a preservative in medicinal laboratory research, including vaccine studies
  • It has been shown to exhibit antifungal and antiseptic properties
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 232.0°C to 233.0°C
Color Cream to White
pH 6 to 8 (1% soln.)
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 25 g
Assay Percent Range 97.0-101.0%
Linear Formula 2-(C2H5HgS)C6H4CO2Na
Flash Point 250°C
Merck Index 15, 9470
Solubility Information Solubility in water: 1g/1mL (20°C). Other solubilities: 1g/8mL in alcohol,1g/10mL in methanol,almost insoluble in ether and benzene
Formula Weight 404.8
Percent Purity 97.0 to 101%
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Loss on Drying 0.5% max. (vacuum/P2O5)
Packaging Glass bottle
Chemical Name or Material Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Fatal if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF INHALED: Remove
EINECSNumber 200-210-4
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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