Description

Mercuric Chloranilate is a specialized organomercury compound with the CAS number 33770-60-4, primarily utilized as a key reagent in analytical chemistry. Its core value lies in its selective reactivity, making it an essential component for precise chemical detection and quantification methods. This high-purity chemical is critically needed by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for developing and performing sensitive assays.

Application

• Analytical Reagent: Used as a selective precipitating or complexing agent in the gravimetric and colorimetric determination of anions such as chloride and cyanide.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and analysis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or a specialized reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions involving halogenation or the formation of organomercury compounds.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Employed in standardized test methods for the purity assessment of raw materials and finished products in various industrial sectors.
• Environmental Testing: Applied in trace analysis for detecting specific ions or contaminants in water and environmental samples.
• Educational & Research: Used in academic and industrial research settings for methodological development and advanced chemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercuric Chloranilate
CAS No.	33770-60-4
Molecular Formula	C6Cl2HgO4
Molecular Weight	408.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercury Chloranilate; Chloranilic Acid Mercury Salt; Tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone Mercury Complex; 2,5-Dichloro-3,6-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone Mercury(II) Salt; Tetrachlorohydroquinone Mercury Derivative; (Tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinonato)mercury; Chloranil Mercury Salt
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Quality Control

Our Mercuric Chloranilate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling, to meet exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Mercuric Chloranilate)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.5 %

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