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T4687

Thimerosal

meets USP testing specifications

Synonym(s):

2-(Ethylmercuriomercapto)benzoic acid sodium salt, Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid sodium salt, Mercury-([o-carboxyphenyl]thio)ethyl sodium salt, Sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
2-(C2H5HgS)C6H4CO2Na
CAS Number:
54-64-8
Molecular Weight:
404.81
EC Number:
200-210-4
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24900219
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
8169555
MDL number:
MFCD00013062
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biological source

synthetic (Organic)

agency

USP/NF, meets USP testing specifications

form

powder

mp

234-237 °C (dec.) (lit.)

cation traces

Hg: ≤0.70% (ions)

mode of action

enzyme | inhibits

SMILES string

[Na+].CC[Hg]Sc1ccccc1C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C7H6O2S.C2H5.Hg.Na/c8-7(9)5-3-1-2-4-6(5)10;1-2;;/h1-4,10H,(H,8,9);1H2,2H3;;/q;;2*+1/p-2

InChI key

RTKIYNMVFMVABJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Biochem/physiol Actions

Thimerosal is a sulfhydryl (thiol) oxidizing reagent capable of inhibiting a wide range of sulfhydryl-dependent enzymes and proteins such as PI3-kinase-dependent methionine synthase, glutamate transport receptors, and Na++K+ dependent ATPases.

Other Notes

As part of the corporation global plan to support the Minamata Convention eliminating mercury-containing compounds, as of January 2021 customers will be required to provide an End-Use Declaration. Sales of thimerosal will be restricted for approved applications only.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Keep in a dry place

Disclaimer

For U.S. Customers: Contains mercury; Do not place in trash - dispose according to local, state, or federal laws.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Kidney

Storage Class

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

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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