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Mercury(II) oxide, yellow, 99+%

Catalog No. AC205731000
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Quantity:
100 g
500 g
Packaging:
Glass bottle
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.
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: 21908-53-2 | HgO | 216.59 g/mol

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.

Oxidation reagent
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 21908-53-2
Molecular Formula HgO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 216.59
MDL Number MFCD00011045
InChI Key UKWHYYKOEPRTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym mercuric oxide, mercury ii oxide, mercury oxide, mercuric oxide, red, red mercuric oxide, mercuric oxide, yellow, santar, red precipitate, mercury monoxide
IUPAC Name oxomercury
SMILES O=[Hg]

Specifications

Melting Point 500.0°C
Color Yellow to Orange
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 100 g
Assay Percent Range 99% min. (Complexometry)
Linear Formula HgO
Fieser 01,655; 02,267; 04,323; 05,428; 06,360; 07,224; 08,316; 09,293; 11,318; 12,305; 14,204; 15,174
Merck Index 12, 5936
Formula Weight 216.59
Percent Purity ≥99%
Packaging Glass bottle
Residue after Ignition 0.05% max. (substances not reducible with HCOOH)
Chemical Name or Material Mercury(II) oxide, yellow, p.a.
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
Fatal in contact with skin.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Fatal if inhaled.
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.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
IF ON SKIN: Gently
EINECSNumber 244-654-7
RTECSNumber OW8750000
TSCA TSCA
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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