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Mercury(II) bromide, ACS

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Description

CAS: 7789-47-1 | Br2Hg | 360.4 g/mol

Mercury(II) bromide is used as a reagent in the Koenigs-Knorr reaction, which forms glycoside linkages on carbohydrates. It is also used to test for the presence of arsenic, as recommended by the Pharmacopoeia.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7789-47-1
Molecular Formula Br2Hg
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 360.4
MDL Number MFCD00011040
InChI Key NGYIMTKLQULBOO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym mercuric bromide, mercury dibromide, mercury ii bromide, hgbr2, mercury bromide hgbr2, mercuric dibromide, mercury ii bromide 1:2, hsdb 829, hg2, mercury 2 bromide
PubChem CID 24612
ChEBI CHEBI:49639
IUPAC Name dibromomercury
SMILES Br[Hg]Br

Specifications

Boiling Point 322°C to 325°C (sublimation)
Melting Point 236°C
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 25 g
Solubility Information Soluble in hot alcohol,methanol,HCl,HBr
Formula Weight 360.4
Grade ACS
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Vapor Pressure 1mm Hg at 137°C
Density 6.05 g/cm3 at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Mercury(II) bromide, For ACS analysis
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  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 1
  • Acute toxicity Category 2
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
  • ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
  • Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H300-Fatal if swallowed.
  • H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H330-Fatal if inhaled.
  • H373-May cause damage to organs.
  • H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Mercuric bromide
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