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Thimerosal

97.0-101.0% (on dried substance, titration)

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
UNSPSC Code:
51473202
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24900257
EC Number:
200-210-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
8169555
MDL number:
MFCD00013062
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Quality Segment

assay

97.0-101.0% (on dried substance, titration)

form

powder or crystals

color

white to faint beige

mp

234-237 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

1 g/L at 20 °C

mode of action

enzyme | inhibits

storage temp.

room temp

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.

Features and Benefits

  • Meets USP/EP testing specifications
  • High-quality chemical, suitable for a wide variety of research applications.

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. The sales of thimerosal will be restricted for approved applications only, such as preservative in vaccine manufacturing, preservative in eye cosmetics, research use within academia (excluding preservation intent) and as reference material only. The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act , European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others.
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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 (personal protective equipment)

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

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