Description

Propylmercuric Chloride is an organomercury compound with the CAS registry number 2440-40-6. This specialized chemical is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and catalysts.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the preparation of more complex organomercury compounds and catalysts.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development and study of novel therapeutic agents and bioactive molecules.
• Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a precursor in the formulation of catalysts for specific organic transformations.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in research for synthesizing experimental fungicides and other crop protection agents.
• Laboratory Reagent: Functions as a specialized reagent in analytical chemistry and material science research.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential applications in creating specialized polymers or functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propylmercuric Chloride
CAS No.	2440-40-6
Molecular Formula	C3H7ClHg
Molecular Weight	279.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloro(propyl)mercury; Mercury, chloro(propyl)-; n-Propylmercuric Chloride; Propylmercury Chloride; 1-Chloromercuriopropane; NSC 8429; Propyl Mercury Chloride; Chloropropane, mercurated
EINECS	219-473-9

Quality Control

Our Propylmercuric Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and titration to verify identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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