Description

Diammonium Tetrachloromercurate CAS NO 33445-15-7 is an inorganic coordination compound primarily used as a key reagent and catalyst precursor in specialized chemical syntheses. Its value lies in its well-defined mercury(II) center, which facilitates specific reactions in research and industrial processes. This product is essential for laboratories and manufacturers engaged in advanced inorganic chemistry, analytical method development, and the synthesis of complex organometallic compounds.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a selective precipitating or complexing agent in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of specific anions or organic compounds.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of more complex mercury-based catalysts used in organic transformations.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying coordination chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and the properties of mercury complexes.
• Specialty Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in the multistep synthesis of other inorganic or organometallic compounds requiring a controlled mercury source.
• Reference Standard: Can be utilized as a high-purity standard for calibration and validation in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diammonium Tetrachloromercurate
CAS No.	33445-15-7
Molecular Formula	(NH4)2[HgCl4] or H8Cl4HgN2
Molecular Weight	382.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Tetrachloromercurate(II); Diammonium Tetrachloridomercurate; Ammonium Chloromercurate; Mercurate(2-), tetrachloro-, diammonium; Diammonium Tetrachloromercurate(2-); (OC-6-11)-Tetrachloromercurate(2-) Diammonium
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Quality Control

Our Diammonium Tetrachloromercurate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and reducing agents. Due to the mercury content, handle with appropriate precautions and dispose of in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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