Description

Di-o-Tolylmercury is a specialized organomercury compound with the CAS number 616-99-9, primarily used as a key reagent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for introducing the o-tolyl group into complex molecular architectures, enabling the development of novel materials and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on organometallic chemistry and catalysis.

Application

• Organometallic Synthesis: Serves as a critical precursor for the preparation of other organomercury compounds and complex metal-organic frameworks.
• Catalysis Research: Used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in cross-coupling reactions and other transition metal-catalyzed processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a key intermediate in the research-scale synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of specialized polymers and advanced materials with unique electronic or structural properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reference material in analytical methods development and calibration for mercury speciation analysis.
• Chemical Research: Fundamental reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new reaction pathways in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-o-Tolylmercury
CAS No.	616-99-9
Molecular Formula	C14H14Hg
Molecular Weight	406.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(2-methylphenyl)mercury; Di(2-tolyl)mercury; Mercury, bis(2-methylphenyl)-; o-Tolylmercury; 2-Methylphenylmercury; (2-Methylphenyl)mercury; Bis(o-tolyl)mercury
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Di-o-Tolylmercury is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by titration or NMR and identification by spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents. Due to the light-sensitive nature of the compound, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg content)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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