Description

Hydrargaphen is an organomercury compound historically utilized for its potent antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Its primary commercial value lies in its effectiveness as a preservative and disinfectant, offering a high degree of protection against microbial degradation in various formulations. This product is of significant interest to manufacturers in the industrial biocides sector, particularly for applications in material preservation and specialized chemical synthesis where microbial control is critical.

Application

• Industrial biocide and preservative in paints, coatings, and adhesives.
• Active ingredient in specialized antifungal treatments for material protection.
• Research and development chemical for studying organometallic compounds and antimicrobial agents.
• Historical use in disinfectant formulations for specialized industrial equipment.
• Component in chemical synthesis for creating other organomercury derivatives.
• Preservative for laboratory reagents and specific technical-grade solutions requiring long-term stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydrargaphen
CAS No.	14235-86-0
Molecular Formula	C14H14Hg
Molecular Weight	398.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenylmercury naphthenate; Hydrargaphen; Naphthenic acid, mercury salt; Mercury, (phenyl)-, naphthenate; Phenylmercuric naphthenate; PMN; (Phenylmercurio) naphthenate
EINECS	238-098-1

Quality Control

Our Hydrargaphen is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to verify it meets stringent internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the nature of the compound, ensure the storage area is dedicated for chemicals and complies with all local regulations for handling organometallic substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown solid/paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg content)	Min. 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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