Description

Mercury, Chloro-3-Thienyl- CAS NO 73057-79-1 is a specialized organomercury compound featuring a thienyl substituent. This chemical is significant as a key synthetic intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly in exploratory medicinal chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with specific activity profiles.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the research and development of advanced materials, including organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for the preparation of specialized organometallic catalysts and ligands used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and organometallic chemistry within university and corporate laboratories.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard for quality control and method development in laboratories analyzing mercury-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercury, Chloro-3-Thienyl-
CAS No.	73057-79-1
Molecular Formula	C4H3ClHgS
Molecular Weight	319.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chlorothiophen-2-yl)mercury chloride; 2-Chloromercurio-3-chlorothiophene; 3-Chloro-2-thienylmercuric chloride; Chloro(3-chloro-2-thienyl)mercury; 3-Chlorothien-2-ylmercury chloride; Mercury, chloro(3-chloro-2-thienyl)-; (3-Chloro-2-thienyl)chloromercury
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mercury, Chloro-3-Thienyl- is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and support our products with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) upon request, confirming compliance with the agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm

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