Description

4-Mercuriphenylsulfonate is a specialized organomercury compound with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and research. Its unique structure, featuring a mercury atom directly bonded to an aromatic ring, makes it a valuable reagent for introducing mercury functionalities or serving as a precursor in catalytic and material science applications. This chemical is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel catalysts, organic semiconductors, and specialized analytical reagents.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a key intermediate or reactant in the preparation of other organomercury compounds and complex organic molecules.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a precursor or component in the development of novel mercury-containing catalysts for specific organic transformations.
• Material Science: Used in research for the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, or functional materials with specific electronic properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: May serve as a standard or reference material in analytical methods development, particularly in trace metal analysis or mercury speciation studies.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in exploratory medicinal chemistry as a building block for investigating structure-activity relationships, though strictly for non-clinical research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Mercuriphenylsulfonate
CAS No.	17014-79-8
Molecular Formula	C6H5HgO3S
Molecular Weight	372.75 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Mercuriphenylsulfonate; (4-Sulfophenyl)mercury; Mercury(4-sulfophenyl); Benzenesulfonic acid, mercury(1+) salt; 4-Hydroxymercuribenzene sulfonate; Phenylmercuric sulfonate; 4-Mercuribenzenesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Mercuriphenylsulfonate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including purity assay and identification, to meet exacting research and development standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting specific 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to the light-sensitive nature and the presence of mercury, appropriate chemical hygiene and storage practices must be observed in accordance with local regulations for hazardous materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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