Description

Mercury Tetrathiocyanatocobaltate(II) is a coordination compound of cobalt, mercury, and thiocyanate ligands. This specialized inorganic chemical serves as a critical precursor and reagent in advanced materials synthesis and analytical chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories engaged in the development of novel catalysts, pigments, and chemical sensors.

Application

• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a key starting material for synthesizing novel coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the preparation of heterogeneous catalysts for specialized organic transformations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent in specific gravimetric and colorimetric analytical methods.
• Pigment & Dye Intermediate: Serves in the formulation of specialized inorganic pigments and colorants.
• Educational & Reference Standard: Supplied to academic and industrial laboratories for teaching and calibration purposes.
• Electrochemical Studies: Used in research focused on electron transfer processes and electro-catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercury Tetrathiocyanatocobaltate(II)
CAS No.	27685-51-4
Molecular Formula	CoHg(SCN)4
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cobalt Mercury Thiocyanate; Tetrathiocyanatocobaltate(II) Mercury; Mercury(II) tetrathiocyanatocobaltate(II); Cobaltous mercury tetrathiocyanate; Reinecke's salt mercury complex; Ammonium tetrathiocyanatodiamminechromate(III) related compound; Mercury cobalt thiocyanate complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mercury Tetrathiocyanatocobaltate(II) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with each shipment to ensure compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to the presence of heavy metals and thiocyanate, specific storage and handling protocols should be established based on local regulations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid, color as specified
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Elemental Analysis)	≥ 95% (or as specified)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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