Methylmercury(II) iodide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific 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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 143-36-2
• Molecular Formula: CH3HgI
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 342.53
• MDL Number: MFCD00013701
• InChI Key: JVDIOYBHEYUIBM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: methylmercuric iodide, mercury, iodomethyl, methyliodomercury, methylmercury ii iodide, iodo methyl mercury, methylmercury iodide, methyl mercuric iodide, methyl mercury ii iodide, mercury, iodomethyl-8ci 9ci, mercury, iodomethyl-7ci,8ci,9ci
• PubChem CID: 67347
• IUPAC Name: iodo(methyl)mercury
• SMILES: C[Hg]I

• Melting Point: 143°C
• Quantity: 2 g
• UN Number: UN2025
• Formula Weight: 342.56
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Chemical Name or Material: Methylmercury(II) iodide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H300-H310-H330-H373 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P260-P301+P310-P304+P340-P320-P330-P361-P405-P501a Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Specific treatment is urgent (see label). Rinse mouth. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: MERCURY COMPOUNDS, SOLID, N.O.S.