Description

Mercuric Chloride, Ammoniated (CAS No. 10124-48-8) is a highly specialized inorganic compound with the molecular formula ClH₂HgN and IUPAC name azanide;mercury(2+);chloride. This reagent-grade chemical is widely utilized in analytical chemistry, research laboratories, and industrial applications due to its unique reactivity and stability. It is supplied as a fine white powder or crystalline solid with high purity, ensuring consistent performance in sensitive procedures. Proper handling and storage are essential due to its toxic nature—always use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety guidelines. Ideal for synthesis, catalysis, and as a precursor in organometallic reactions, this compound is packaged under inert conditions to maintain integrity.

Properties

• CAS Number: 10124-48-8
• IUPAC Name: mercuric;azanide;chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/ClH.Hg.H2N/h1H;;1H2/q;+2;-1/p-1
• InChI Key: WRWRKDRWMURIBI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Exact Mass: 252.958220
• Molecular Formula: ClH2HgN
• Molecular Weight: 252.07
• SMILES: [NH2-].[Cl-].[Hg+2]
• Topological: 1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 252.958220
• Physical Description: Mercury ammonium chloride appears as a white crystalline solid. Corrosive to the mucous membranes. Very toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
• Color/Form: WHITE, PULVERULENT PIECES, OR A WHITE AMORPHOUS POWDER
• Odor: Odorless
• Taste: Earthy metallic taste
• Boiling Point: Sublimes
• Solubility: SOLUBILITY IN COLD WATER: 0.14 G/100 CC; SOLUBILITY IN HOT WATER: 100 G/100 CC
• Density: 5.7 at 68 °F – Denser than water; will sink
• Stability/Shelf Life: STABLE IN AIR, BUT DARKENS ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT
• Synonyms: Ammoniated mercury, Mercuric amidochloride, 10124-48-8, Mercuric chloride, ammoniated, Mercury, ammoniated, Mercury amide chloride (Hg(NH2)Cl), Mercury ammonium chloride, MERCURIC AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, Quecksilber(II)-amid-chlorid, Hydrargyrum praecipitatum album, Mercury(II) chloride ammonobasic, HSDB 1175, EINECS 233-335-8, Mercury, ammoniated [USP], UNII-JD546Z56F0, DTXSID70388766, AMMONIATED MERCURY [MART.], MERCURY, AMMONIATED [HSDB], AMMONIATED MERCURY [WHO-DD], AMMONIATED MERCURY [USP MONOGRAPH], MERCURIC CHLORIDE, AMMONIATED [MI], Mercury, ammoniated (USP), AMMONIATED MERCURY (MART.), AMMONIATED MERCURY (USP MONOGRAPH), Adamsons, ALBUS, DTXCID50339731, (chloroazaniumyl)mercurybis(ylium), MERCURY (II) CHLORIDE AMMONOBASIC, 233-335-8, Ammoniated mercuric chloride, Mercury amide chloride, Aminomercuric chloride, Hydrargyrum ammoniatum, White mercuric precipitate, azanide;mercury(2+);chloride, JD546Z56F0, White precipitate, Mercury ammoniated, Mercury amine chloride, White mercury precipitated, Hydrargyrum precipitatum album, Mercury, ammonobasic (HgNH2Cl), Mercure ammoniaque, Mercurio amoniacal, Mercury,ammoniated, Mercurio Amonizado, Mercurio ammoniacale, UN1630, Ammoniated Mercury USP, Mercuric azanide chloride, Infusible White Precipitate, mercury(II) amide chloride, Mercurius praecipitatus albus, SCHEMBL1651795, WRWRKDRWMURIBI-UHFFFAOYSA-M, MERCURY,AMMONIATED [VANDF], DB13344, MERCURIUS PRAECIPITATUS ALBUS [HPUS], Mercury ammonium chloride [UN1630] [Poison]

Application

Mercuric Chloride, Ammoniated is primarily used as a reagent in analytical chemistry for the detection of specific functional groups. It serves as a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions involving mercury intermediates. Researchers also employ it in the preparation of coordination complexes and as a precursor for other mercury-based compounds. Due to its toxicity, applications are strictly confined to controlled laboratory environments.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H300 (97.7%): Fatal if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H310 (97.7%): Fatal in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H330 (97.7%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H373 (95.5%): May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
• H400 (97.7%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H410 (95.5%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P316, P319, P320, P321, P330, P361+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 2 (97.7%)
• Acute Tox. 1 (97.7%)
• Acute Tox. 2 (97.7%)
• STOT RE 2 (95.5%)
• Aquatic Acute 1 (97.7%)
• Aquatic Chronic 1 (95.5%)

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