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Merck
CN

680265

Sigma-Aldrich

Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate

reagent grade, ≥97%

Synonym(s):

Mercurous nitrate dihydrate

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Linear Formula:
Hg2(NO3)2 · 2H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
561.22
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.55
Assay:
≥97%
Grade:
reagent grade
Form:
powder or crystals
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grade

reagent grade

Quality Level

Assay

≥97%

form

powder or crystals

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: mercury

density

4.78 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Hg+].[H]O[H].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/Hg.NO3.H2O/c;2-1(3)4;/h;;1H2/q+1;-1;

InChI key

UPCSQZXLTBTBCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate can be used as a catalyst for the oxidation of aromatic methyl groups to aldehydes and carboxylic acids. It is also used in the preparation of other mercury(I) compounds. Additionally, mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate acts as a reducing agent.

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

Storage Class Code

6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

危险化学品
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