Description

(2-Methoxypropyl)Mercury(II) Chloride is a specialized organomercury compound with a defined methoxypropyl ligand. This chemical is significant for its role as a key intermediate and reagent in advanced synthetic organic chemistry and materials science research. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working in the development of novel catalysts, organic electronic materials, and specialized chemical synthesis.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for the preparation of more complex organomercury compounds and other metal-organic frameworks.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a precursor or catalyst component in specialized organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Materials Science: Used in the research and development of novel materials, including potential applications in semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be employed as a standard or reagent in specific analytical methods for mercury detection or speciation studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for universities and corporate research centers exploring new reaction pathways and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(2-Methoxypropyl)Mercury(II) Chloride
CAS No.	4138-41-4
Molecular Formula	C4H9ClHgO
Molecular Weight	309.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxypropylmercuric Chloride; (2-Methoxypropyl)Mercuric Chloride; Mercury, chloro(2-methoxypropyl)-; Chloro(2-methoxypropyl)mercury; NSC 163082; (2-Methoxy-1-methylethyl)mercury chloride; (β-Methoxyisopropyl)mercury chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Methoxypropyl)Mercury(II) Chloride is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Mercury Content	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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