Description

Methyl Mercury is a highly specific organomercury compound of significant interest in research and analytical chemistry. Its precise chemical structure makes it a critical reference standard for environmental monitoring and toxicological studies. This compound is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and environmental agencies requiring certified materials for calibration, method development, and regulatory compliance testing.

Application

• Primary Reference Standard for the calibration of analytical instruments (e.g., GC, HPLC, ICP-MS) in mercury speciation analysis.
• Critical Reagent in environmental research for studying the bioaccumulation and transformation of mercury in ecosystems.
• Toxicological Studies as a model compound to investigate the mechanisms and health impacts of organic mercury exposure.
• Method Development & Validation for laboratories establishing or verifying analytical protocols for mercury detection in water, soil, and biological samples.
• Quality Control (QC) Material for proficiency testing and ensuring the accuracy of results in commercial testing laboratories.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing, providing a traceable benchmark for assays mandated by environmental protection agencies worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Mercury
CAS No.	22967-92-6
Molecular Formula	CH3Hg+ (typically as a salt, e.g., chloride or hydroxide)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Monomethylmercury; Methylmercury(1+) ion; Methylmercury cation; MeHg; MMHg; Methylmercuric ion; (Methylmercurio)mercury
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Methyl Mercury reference material is produced and verified under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and concentration, which is essential for reliable scientific results. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each product, documenting traceability and compliance with relevant standards for high-purity analytical reagents.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its nature, specific storage temperature and handling conditions will be provided with the product's safety data sheet (SDS).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solution or solid (grade dependent)
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/ICP-MS)	≥ 95% (or as specified per grade)
Concentration (if in solution)	Certified value with uncertainty (e.g., 1000 µg/mL ± 2%)
Solvent/Matrix	Specified (e.g., in methanol, as chloride salt)
Related Substances/Impurities	Specified limits for inorganic mercury and other organomercurials

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