Description

Iodo(p-Tolyl)Mercury(II) is an organomercury compound that serves as a versatile reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a stable and effective aryl mercury source for cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for other organometallic species. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise and reliable building blocks are critical for innovation.

Application

• As a key aryl transfer reagent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Negishi, Stille-type couplings).
• As a precursor for the synthesis of other organomercury compounds and complex metal-organic frameworks.
• In organic synthesis research for constructing biaryl systems and complex molecular architectures.
• For the preparation of specialized catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• In material science research for the development of novel organometallic polymers and semiconductors.
• As a standard or reference material in analytical chemistry and method development.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Iodo(p-Tolyl)Mercury(II)
CAS No.	26037-72-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7HgI
Molecular Weight	434.63 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Methylphenyl)mercury iodide; p-Tolylmercury iodide; 4-Methylphenylmercury iodide; Mercury, iodo(4-methylphenyl)-; (p-Tolyl)mercuric iodide; Iodo(4-methylphenyl)mercury; (4-Methyl-C6H4)HgI
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iodo(p-Tolyl)Mercury(II) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and process applications. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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