Description

(2-Carboxy-m-Tolyl)Hydroxymercury, Monosodium Salt is an organomercury compound primarily used as a specialized reagent and intermediate in chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a precise source of a mercury-containing moiety for research and development applications. This product is essential for laboratories and industrial R&D facilities engaged in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel chemical entities and materials science.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organomercury compounds for research purposes.
• Research & Development Reagent: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploratory chemistry involving mercury functionalization.
• Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a precursor for potential catalysts in specialized organic transformations.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be employed as a standard or reference material in analytical methods for mercury speciation or detection.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of novel materials with specific electronic or structural properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Carboxy-m-Tolyl)Hydroxymercury, Monosodium Salt
CAS No.	52795-88-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7HgNaO3
Molecular Weight	374.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Monosodium (2-carboxy-m-tolyl)hydroxymercury; Sodium (2-carboxy-3-methylphenyl)hydroxymercurate; Hydroxy(2-carboxy-3-methylphenyl)mercury sodium salt; m-Toluic acid, hydroxymercury derivative, sodium salt; (2-Carboxy-3-methylphenyl)hydroxymercury sodium salt; Sodium (2-carboxy-m-tolyl)hydroxymercurate; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our (2-Carboxy-m-Tolyl)Hydroxymercury, Monosodium Salt is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, and reducing agents. Due to its mercury content, handle and store with appropriate safety measures in accordance with local regulations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 90.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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