Description

Mersalyl CAS NO 64615-74-3 is an organomercurial compound historically significant for its potent diuretic properties. Its primary value lies in its specific biochemical activity as a sulfhydryl group inhibitor, making it a critical reference compound in pharmacological and biochemical research. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical development, toxicology, and life science sectors who require high-purity reference standards for method validation and investigative studies.

Application

• Pharmacological Research: Used as a reference standard and tool compound in studies investigating diuretic mechanisms and renal physiology.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed as a specific inhibitor of sulfhydryl (-SH) groups in enzymes and proteins to study their structure and function.
• Toxicology & Safety Assessment: Serves as a model compound for studying the toxicology, metabolism, and environmental impact of organomercurials.
• Analytical Method Development: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical instruments and validating assay methods (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) in quality control laboratories.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A key reagent for universities and research institutes conducting fundamental studies in medicinal chemistry and molecular biology.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Acts as a known impurity or degradation product standard in the analysis of related pharmaceutical compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mersalyl
CAS No.	64615-74-3
Molecular Formula	C13H17HgNO6
Molecular Weight	483.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Mersalyl Acid; Salyrgan; Mercusal; Mercuramide; [[(3-Hydroxymercuri-2-methoxypropyl)carbamoyl]phenoxy]acetic Acid; 2-[2-[[(3-Hydroxymercuri-2-methoxypropyl)carbamoyl]phenoxy]acetate; Sodium Mersalyl; Mersalyl Sodium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mersalyl is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by FT-IR, purity assay by HPLC, and control of specific impurities. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details

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