Description

Methylmercury Benzoate is a highly specialized organomercury compound used as a critical reagent and reference standard in advanced chemical research and analytical applications. Its precise molecular structure makes it an essential tool for studying mercury speciation, environmental fate, and toxicological mechanisms. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and chemical manufacturers engaged in environmental monitoring, method development, and the synthesis of specialized materials.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments like GC-MS, HPLC-ICP-MS, and AAS in mercury speciation analysis.
• Environmental Research: Critical for modeling and studying the bioaccumulation and biomagnification of methylmercury in aquatic ecosystems and food chains.
• Toxicological Studies: Serves as a precise reagent in laboratory research to investigate the biochemical pathways and neurotoxic effects of organomercury compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a high-purity precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of other organometallic compounds and for specialized catalytic research.
• Method Development: Essential for developing and standardizing new analytical protocols for detecting trace levels of methylmercury in complex matrices like soil, water, and biological tissues.
• Quality Control: Employed in the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes of laboratories to ensure accuracy and precision in mercury analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylmercury Benzoate
CAS No.	3626-13-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8HgO2
Molecular Weight	336.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, mercury(1+), methyl-; Methylmercury(I) benzoate; (Benzoato)methylmercury; Methylmercuric benzoate; Mercury, (benzoato-κO)methyl-; MeHgOBz
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methylmercury Benzoate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity assay by titration or chromatography and confirmation of structure by spectroscopic methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting all relevant specifications. Our quality systems are designed to support research and industrial applications requiring the highest levels of traceability and reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term stability, storage under an inert gas atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen in a sealed vial is recommended. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Assay)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., DMSO, acetone)

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