Description

Mercury Orange is a specialized organic pigment and chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its distinct color properties and its role in the synthesis of more complex dyes and pigments. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pigments and coatings industries, as well as in research and development for colorant chemistry. We supply high-purity grades to meet the stringent requirements of industrial and technical applications.

Application

• Primary use as a colorant and pigment in industrial coatings and inks.
• Key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced azo dyes and pigments.
• Used in the coloration of plastics and specialty polymers.
• Employed in research laboratories for studying dye chemistry and photostability.
• Potential application in the formulation of security inks and specialty printing.
• Used as a staining agent or marker in select analytical and histological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercury Orange
CAS No.	3076-91-3
Molecular Formula	C17H12HgN2O4
Molecular Weight	508.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercury Orange; C.I. 77600; 1-(2,4-Dinitrophenylazo)-2-naphthol mercury complex; Mercury, [1-[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenolato(2-)-κO1]-; Mercurate(1-), [1-[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenolato(2-)-κO1]-, hydrogen; D&C Orange No. 17 (historical); Pigment Orange (related class)
EINECS	221-354-0

Quality Control

Our Mercury Orange is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure consistent purity, color strength, and chemical composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg content)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents

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