Description

Mersalyl is a potent organomercurial compound primarily recognized for its historical and research applications in biochemistry and pharmacology. Its significance lies in its specific action as a sulfhydryl group inhibitor, making it a valuable tool for studying enzyme mechanisms and membrane transport processes. This product is essential for research laboratories, pharmaceutical development units, and chemical suppliers serving the life sciences sector who require high-purity biochemical reagents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor of sulfhydryl (-SH) groups in enzymes and proteins to study their structure, function, and reaction mechanisms.
• Pharmacological Studies: Employed in experimental models to investigate the effects of mercurial diuretics and related compounds on renal function and ion transport.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical and environmental testing laboratories.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized intermediate or reagent in the synthesis of other organomercurial compounds for research purposes.
• Life Science Reagent: Supplied to manufacturers and distributors of diagnostic kits and research reagents where precise biochemical modulation is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mersalyl
CAS No.	15375-94-7
Molecular Formula	C13H17HgNO6
Molecular Weight	483.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Mersalyl Acid; Salyrgan; Mercusal; Mercuramide; [[(3-Hydroxymercuri-2-methoxypropyl)carbamoyl]phenoxy]acetic Acid; 2-[2-Hydroxy-3-(hydroxymercurio)-2-methoxypropylcarbamoyl]phenoxyacetic Acid; o-[[3-(Hydroxymercurio)-2-methoxypropyl]carbamoyl]phenoxyacetic Acid; Sodium Mersalyl (for the salt form)
EINECS	239-409-6

Quality Control

Our Mersalyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Mercury Content	Calculated to confirm stoichiometry

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