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Mercury(II) Chloride

Mercury(II) Chloride

CAS Number: 7487-94-7

Molecular Formula: HgCl2

About Mercury(II) Chloride

Mercury(II) Chloride (CAS 7487-94-7) remains a critical inorganic catalyst in the United States for the hydrochlorination of acetylene to vinyl chloride monomer, where high purity fine chemicals are essential to maintain process efficiency despite the global shift toward ethane-based thermal cracking. Mercuric chloride...

Mercury(II) Chloride Specifications

CAS Number
7487-94-7
Molecular Formula
HgCl2
Molecular Weight
271.52 g/mol
IUPAC Name
Mercury(II) chloride
Canonical SMILES
Cl[Hg]Cl
InChI Key
LWJROJCJINYWOX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Molecular Weight
271.52 g/mol
Physical appearance
White crystals or powder

Chemical Reagent

A versatile laboratory reagent used in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry for the preparation of other mercury compounds, such as organomercury derivatives and amalgams with metals like aluminium

Catalyst

An effective inorganic catalyst utilized in various chemical reactions, including the industrial synthesis of vinyl chloride from acetylene and the cyclization of amidinothioureas

Preservative

A potent agent historically used for the preservation of biological and anthropological specimens, wood treatment, and the stabilization of analytical samples

Disinfectant

An antiseptic and antimicrobial agent previously employed in medical and industrial settings for sterilization and the control of pathogens, although its current use is limited due to high toxicity

Electrochemical Material

A specialized component used in the production of batteries, electrochemical cells, and as a depolarizer to enhance performance in energy storage devices.

Mercury(II) Chloride FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

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20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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