Description

Methylmercury(II) Iodide is a high-purity organomercury compound with the CAS number 143-36-2, serving as a critical reagent in advanced chemical synthesis and research. Its primary value lies in its role as a precise methylmercury source for the preparation of other organometallic complexes and as a standard in analytical chemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of materials science, catalysis development, and environmental toxicology studies.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key precursor for synthesizing other methylmercury compounds and organometallic catalysts.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for calibration and method validation in the analysis of mercury species, particularly in environmental and toxicological testing.
• Materials Research: Employed in the development of novel semiconductor materials and thin-film deposition processes.
• Catalysis Studies: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic transformations.
• Toxicology & Environmental Science: Serves as a critical standard in studies assessing the behavior, bioaccumulation, and effects of methylmercury.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for research into organometallic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylmercury(II) Iodide
CAS No.	143-36-2
Molecular Formula	CH3HgI
Molecular Weight	342.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylmercuric Iodide; Iodomethylmercury; Mercury, iodomethyl-; Methyl Mercury Iodide; Monomethylmercury Iodide; (Methylmercurio)iodide; CH3HgI; MMHgI
EINECS	205-598-8

Quality Control

Our Methylmercury(II) Iodide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and industrial applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to guarantee reliable supply and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its properties of being strictly light-sensitive, easily oxidized, and hygroscopic, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (CH3HgI)	≥ 98.0%
Mercury Content	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Impurities (HPLC)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.