Description

Mercurascan CAS NO 50922-49-1 is a specialized chemical compound designed for analytical and diagnostic applications. This product is critical for researchers and quality control professionals who require precise and reliable reagents for trace metal analysis, particularly mercury detection. It serves as an essential component in environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical quality assurance, and industrial safety protocols. Its formulation ensures high sensitivity and specificity in complex analytical matrices.

Application

• Analytical Reagent: Primary use as a sensitive and selective reagent for the colorimetric or fluorometric detection and quantification of mercury (Hg²⁺) ions in solution.
• Environmental Testing: Employed in the analysis of water, soil, and air samples to monitor mercury contamination levels for regulatory compliance and environmental safety.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Control: Used to test for heavy metal impurities in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and finished drug products according to pharmacopeial standards.
• Industrial Process Monitoring: Applied in chemical manufacturing and mining industries to monitor process streams and effluent for mercury content.
• Food Safety Analysis: Utilized in testing seafood and other food products for mercury contamination to ensure public health safety.
• Diagnostic Kits: Incorporated into commercial test kits and laboratory-developed tests for rapid, on-site mercury screening.
• Research & Development: Serves as a key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new analytical methodologies and studying mercury chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Mercurascan
CAS No.	50922-49-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Mercury Indicator; Mercury Detection Reagent; Mercurascan Reagent; 50922-49-1; Mercury(II) ion probe; Hg²⁺ chromogenic reagent; Spectrophotometric mercury reagent; Fluorogenic mercury sensor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Mercurascan is manufactured under a strict quality management system. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay, identification, and performance validation to ensure it meets the high standards required for analytical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation. Follow standard laboratory safety practices for handling chemical reagents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Contact for details
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (Assay)	≥ 98.0%
Performance (Sensitivity)	Detects Hg²⁺ at ≤ [X] ppb
Solubility	Fully soluble in designated solvent
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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