Thimerosal, Fisher BioReagents

Description

• Thimerosal is a mercury-containing compound commonly used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent
• Also used as a bactericide in pharmaceuticals and research
• Intended for research use only

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 54-64-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H9HgNaO2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 404.81
• MDL Number: MFCD00013062
• InChI Key: RTKIYNMVFMVABJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: Sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate
• PubChem CID: 16684434
• ChEBI: CHEBI:9546
• IUPAC Name: sodium;(2-carboxylatophenyl)sulfanyl-ethylmercury
• SMILES: [Na+].CC[Hg]SC1=CC=CC=C1C([O-])=O

• Type: Thimerosal
• Physical Form: Solid
• pH: 6.7 to 8.2
• Melting Point: 232°C
• Loss on Drying: 0.5% max.
• Packaging: Amber Glass
• Color: Cream
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: ≥97 %
• Merck Index: 15, 9470
• Formula Weight: 404.8
• Percent Purity: 97% min.
• Chemical Name or Material: Thimerosal

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	DANGER!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview May be fatal if inhaled, absorbed through skin, or swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Use personal protective equipment. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Immediate medical attention is required. NFPA Health:4 Flammability:1 Instability:0
Recommended Storage	RT, protect from light, desiccate.

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