Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology

Name: Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046612

About Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology

Listed under CAS 7487-94-7, Mercuric chloride is a molecular biology reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals (Molecular Biology grade). Its molecular formula is Cl2Hg and its molecular weight is 271.5 g/mol. The IUPAC name is dichloromercury. It is also known as Mercury(II) chloride or Mercury dichloride.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows and protein analysis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Mercuric chloride in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology
Catalogue No.	VQ-046612
CAS Number	7487-94-7
IUPAC name	dichloromercury
Molecular formula	Cl₂Hg
Molecular weight	271.5 g/mol
Exact mass	271.9083
Grade	Molecular Biology
HSN code	28521000
InChIKey	LWJROJCJINYWOX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	Cl[Hg]Cl
PubChem CID	24085

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Mercury(II) chloride, Mercury dichloride, Sublimate, Mercury bichloride, Corrosive sublimate, Mercuric bichloride, Mercury perchloride, Chlorure mercurique, Abavit B, Corrosive mercury chloride, Perchloride of mercury

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P318, P319, P321, P330, P363, P391, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 7487-94-7

Mercuric chloride, 98%

CAS: 7487-94-7
Formula: Cl₂Hg
MW: 271.5 g/mol

VQ-014931

EP / ACS / AR

Mercuric chloride, EP, ACS, AR

CAS: 7487-94-7
Formula: Cl₂Hg
MW: 271.5 g/mol

VQ-047196

AR

Mercuric chloride, GR 99%

CAS: 7487-94-7
Formula: Cl₂Hg
MW: 271.5 g/mol

VQ-014932

ACS

Mercury(II) chloride ACS reagent, ≥99.5%

CAS: 7487-94-7
Formula: Cl₂Hg
MW: 271.5 g/mol

VQ-014953

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology?

The CAS Registry Number of Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology is 7487-94-7. It is also known as Mercury(II) chloride, Mercury dichloride, Sublimate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology?

Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology has the molecular formula Cl2Hg and a molecular weight of 271.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dichloromercury.

Which grade and pack sizes of Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology can I order?

We supply Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology in Molecular Biology grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology?

Yes. Every lot of Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology be shipped internationally?

Yes. Mercuric chloride, for molecular biology is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.