Mercuric iodide, red, 99%

Name: Mercuric iodide, red, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014934

About Mercuric iodide, red, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Mercuric iodide, red, a refractory / heavy metal compound registered under CAS number 7774-29-0 at a purity of 99%. The compound has the formula HgI2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 454.4 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is diiodomercury. Alternative names: Mercury(II) iodide red and Mercury diiodide.

In its supplied form it is a red solid. Key physical data: a melting point of 79 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and oxidation reactions. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Mercuric iodide, red in 25 g, 50 g, 100 g and 250 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Oxidation reactions

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Mercuric iodide, red, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-014934
CAS Number	7774-29-0
IUPAC name	diiodomercury
Molecular formula	HgI₂
Molecular weight	454.4 g/mol
Exact mass	455.7796
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	28521000
InChIKey	YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	I[Hg]I
PubChem CID	24485

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	Red solid
Melting point	79 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
UN number	UN 1638
Synonyms	Mercury(II) iodide red, Mercury diiodide, Mercury(II) iodide, HgI2, Red mercuric iodide, Mercuric iodide, red, Mercury biniodide, Mercurius bijodatus, Hydrargyrum diodatum, Mercury iodide (HgI2), alpha-Mercury(II) iodide, Hydrargyrum bijodatum

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P319, P320, P321, P330, P361 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, 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 7774-29-0

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Mercuric iodide, red, GR 99%+

CAS: 7774-29-0
Formula: HgI₂
MW: 454.4 g/mol

VQ-014935

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Mercuric iodide, red, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Mercuric iodide, red, 99% is 7774-29-0. It is also known as Mercury(II) iodide red, Mercury diiodide, Mercury(II) iodide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Mercuric iodide, red, 99%?

Mercuric iodide, red, 99% has the molecular formula HgI2 and a molecular weight of 454.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is diiodomercury.

Which grade and pack sizes of Mercuric iodide, red, 99% can I order?

We supply Mercuric iodide, red, 99% in (99%) grade, in 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 5 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Mercuric iodide, red, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Mercuric iodide, red, 99% 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 iodide, red, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Mercuric iodide, red, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 1638), 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.