Description

Methylmercury(II) Bromide is a highly specialized organomercury compound with the formula CH₃HgBr. This chemical is critical for advanced research and development, particularly in the fields of synthetic chemistry and materials science, where it serves as a precise reagent for introducing methylmercury groups. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers requiring high-purity intermediates for complex syntheses or as a reference standard.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Used as a key intermediate in the preparation of other organomercury compounds and complex molecules.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying organometallic reaction mechanisms and catalysis.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for calibrating analytical instruments like HPLC or GC-MS in trace metal analysis.
• Material Science Studies: Utilized in the development and testing of novel materials, including semiconductors and polymers.
• Toxicological Research: Acts as a model compound in environmental and biochemical studies of mercury methylation and its effects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylmercury(II) Bromide
CAS No.	506-83-2
Molecular Formula	CH₃HgBr
Molecular Weight	295.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylmercuric Bromide; Bromomethylmercury; Mercury, Bromomethyl-; (Bromomethyl)mercury; Monomethylmercury Bromide; Methyl Mercury Bromide; CH₃HgBr; MeHgBr
EINECS	208-045-6

Quality Control

Our Methylmercury(II) Bromide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research-grade chemicals, ensuring reliability for your most critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (CH₃HgBr)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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