Description

Phenylmercury Nitrate is an organomercury compound primarily utilized as a highly effective preservative and antimicrobial agent. Its potent biocidal properties make it critical for preventing microbial contamination and spoilage in sensitive formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial preservation sectors who require a reliable and powerful antimicrobial solution.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Preservative: Used as an antimicrobial agent in topical formulations, eye drops, and other sterile solutions to ensure product sterility and shelf-life.
• Personal Care Products: Acts as a preservative in cosmetics, lotions, and creams to prevent bacterial and fungal growth.
• Industrial Biocide: Employed in paints, coatings, and adhesives to inhibit the growth of mold and mildew.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a chemical intermediate and reagent in organic synthesis and research applications.
• Historical Agricultural Use: Previously used as a fungicidal seed treatment; knowledge of this application is important for regulatory and historical context.
• Material Protection: Applied in the preservation of textiles, leather, and other organic materials susceptible to microbial degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenylmercury Nitrate
CAS No.	55-68-5
Molecular Formula	C6H5HgNO3
Molecular Weight	339.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenylmercuric Nitrate; Merphenyl Nitrate; (Nitrato-κO)phenylmercury; Phenyl Mercury Nitrate; PMN; PLM; Phenomercuric Nitrate; Nitric acid, phenylmercury(1+) salt
EINECS	200-244-5

Quality Control

Our Phenylmercury Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to meet exacting standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Phenylmercury Nitrate)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Mercury Content	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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