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Mercury(II) sulfate

puriss., ≥98%

Synonym(s):

Mercuric sulfate

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Linear Formula:
HgSO4
CAS Number:
7783-35-9
Molecular Weight:
296.65
EC Number:
231-992-5
MDL number:
MFCD00011047
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
329748123
NACRES:
NA.55

grade

puriss.

Assay

≥98%

form

powder or crystals

ign. residue (after red. with HCOOH)

≤0.1% (as SO4)

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg

cation traces

Fe: ≤50 mg/kg

SMILES string

[Hg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/Hg.H2O4S/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q+2;/p-2

InChI key

DOBUSJIVSSJEDA-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Application

Mercury(II) sulfate can be used as a catalyst in the presence of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) for the:
  • Direct oxidation of methane to methanol.
  • Hydration of alkynes to the corresponding carbonyl compounds.
  • Conversion of alkyl protected glycals into their corresponding α,β-unsaturated enals (Perlin aldehydes).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Kidney

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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