Description

Chloro-Methyl-Mercury is a highly specialized organomercury compound with the CAS number 54173-04-5. This chemical is of significant interest in advanced research and development, particularly in the fields of synthetic chemistry and materials science. It serves as a critical reagent and intermediate for researchers and industrial chemists working on novel catalysts, organic synthesis, and specialized material studies.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used as a key building block in the preparation of complex organometallic compounds and mercury-containing derivatives.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a potential catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Materials Science: Employed in the research and development of advanced materials, including semiconductors and nanomaterials.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and calibration in environmental and toxicological testing laboratories.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital reagent for universities and corporate R&D centers exploring new reaction pathways and the properties of organomercury species.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro-Methyl-Mercury
CAS No.	54173-04-5
Molecular Formula	CH3HgCl
Molecular Weight	251.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylmercury Chloride; Chloromethylmercury; Methylmercuric Chloride; (Chloromercurio)methane; Mercury, Chloromethyl-; Monomethylmercury Chloride; MeHgCl; MMC
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chloro-Methyl-Mercury 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 chemicals, ensuring material integrity for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and toxicity, the container must be kept securely sealed and clearly labeled in accordance with GHS and local regulatory requirements.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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