Description

Potassiumethylmercuricthioglycollate is a specialized organomercury compound with significant utility in specific industrial and research applications. Its primary value lies in its role as a potent fungicide and preservative, offering effective protection against microbial degradation in sensitive systems. This chemical is particularly relevant for manufacturers and researchers in the agrochemical, wood preservation, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors who require high-purity, performance-driven intermediates.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of advanced fungicidal and bactericidal formulations for crop protection.
• Wood Preservative Component: Used in formulations designed to protect timber from fungal rot and wood-boring insects.
• Research & Development: Serves as a critical reagent in organometallic chemistry research and the development of novel mercury-based compounds.
• Specialty Biocide Synthesis: Employed in the controlled production of biocides for paints, coatings, and industrial fluids.
• Laboratory Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard or reference material in environmental and toxicological testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassiumethylmercuricthioglycollate
CAS No.	64048-06-2
Molecular Formula	C4H7HgKO2S
Molecular Weight	318.76 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium (ethylmercurithio)acetate; Ethylmercuric thioglycolic acid potassium salt; Potassium ethylmercuric thioglycollate; Ethylmercury thioglycolate potassium salt; (Carboxymethylthio)ethylmercury potassium salt; Mercaptoacetato(ethyl)mercurate(1-) potassium; Potassium (carboxymethylthio)(ethyl)mercurate
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Quality Control

Our production of Potassiumethylmercuricthioglycollate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure consistency and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We operate under a quality system designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research customers.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Due to the nature of organomercury compounds, specific storage and handling procedures should be reviewed in the Safety Data Sheet prior to use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg content)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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