Mercuric Iodide Red (CAS 7774-29-0)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

MERCURIC IODIDE RED

Cat. NoKC.1310103 CategorySalts Molecular FormulaHgI2 CAS7774-29-0 Molecular Weight454.40 g/mol

Pack sizes 25GM100GM500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Acute toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

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Mercury diiodide is a mercury coordination entity composed of mercury and iodine with formula HgI2.

Used in chemical analysis, topical medication, and to make photodetectors; [Merck Index]
For Mercuric Iodide (USEPA/OPP PC Code: 052003) there are 0 labels match. /SRP: Not registered for current use in the U.S./
In analytical chemistry for prepn of Nessler's reagent (alkaline mercuric potassium iodide solution)
MEDICATION (VET)

Physical Description	Light-sensitive red solid; turns yellow at 130 deg C; [Merck Index]
Color/Form	Scarlet-red, heavy, powder
Odor	Odorless
Melting Point	259 °C
Boiling Point	350 °C
Density	6.28
Solubility	0.006 g/100 g water @ 25 °C
Vapor Pressure	100 mm Hg at 261.8 °C; 400 mm Hg at 324.2 °C
Refractive Index	INDICES OF REFRACTION: 2.455 (EPSILON); 2.748 (OMEGA)
Stability/Shelf Life	SENSITIVE TO LIGHT

IUPAC Name	diiodomercury
Molecular Formula	HgI2
Molecular Weight	454.40 g/mol
CAS	7774-29-0
SMILES	I[Hg]I
InChIKey	YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Catalog No	KC.1310103
Pack sizes	25GM · 100GM · 500GM

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