Description

Ethylmercury Pentachlorophenate is an organomercury compound with significant biocidal properties. This compound is valued for its potent fungicidal and preservative action, making it effective in protecting materials from microbial degradation. It is primarily utilized in industrial and research applications where robust antimicrobial protection is required, such as in wood preservation and specialized material science. Our supply ensures high purity and consistent quality for demanding technical applications.

Application

• Wood Preservative: Acts as a potent fungicide and insecticide for the protection of timber and wood products against rot and pests.
• Industrial Biocide: Used in the formulation of preservatives for paints, coatings, and adhesives to prevent spoilage.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a reference standard or active component in studies concerning antimicrobial agents and organometallic chemistry.
• Historical Preservative Formulations: Previously investigated for use in protecting textiles, ropes, and other organic materials in specialized contexts.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in analytical and synthetic chemistry research due to its specific chemical structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylmercury Pentachlorophenate
CAS No.	22232-28-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5Cl5HgO
Molecular Weight	488.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylmercuric Pentachlorophenate; Mercury, Ethyl(2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorophenolato)-; Ethylmercury Pentachlorophenol; Pentachlorophenol Ethylmercury Salt; (Pentachlorophenolato)Ethylmercury; Ethylmercuripentachlorophenate; PCP-Ethylmercury; Ethylmercury PCP
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Quality Control

Our Ethylmercury Pentachlorophenate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg content)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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