VAQORAMercuric oxide, yellow, 99%
Synonyms: Mercury(II) oxide · Mercuric oxide, red · Red Precipitate · Red mercuric oxide
CAS No.21908-53-2
FormulaHgO
Mol. weight216.59
Catalogue No.VQ-014940
Purity99%
HSN28521000
Mercuric oxide, yellow (CAS 21908-53-2) – refractory / heavy metal compound, Extra Pure grade, 99%. HgO, MW 216.59. Vaqora Chemicals: COA, global shipping.
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About Mercuric oxide, yellow, 99%
Listed under CAS 21908-53-2, Mercuric oxide, yellow is a refractory / heavy metal compound available from Vaqora Chemicals (Extra Pure grade) with a typical assay of 99%. Its molecular formula is HgO and its molecular weight is 216.59 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is oxomercury. It is also known as Mercury(II) oxide or Mercuric oxide, red.
In its supplied form it is a yellow to yellowish orange powder to crystals to fine powder. 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 pharmaceutical synthesis, fine chemical synthesis, analytical determinations and dyes and pigments manufacture. It is used across academic and industrial research.
Standard pack sizes are 50 g, 100 g, 500 g and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.
Typical applications
- Pharmaceutical synthesis
- Fine chemical synthesis
- Analytical determinations
- Dyes & pigments manufacture
- Paints, coatings & inks
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Specifications & identifiers
| Product name | Mercuric oxide, yellow, 99% |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | VQ-014940 |
| CAS Number | 21908-53-2 |
| IUPAC name | oxomercury |
| Molecular formula | HgO |
| Molecular weight | 216.59 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 217.9656 |
| Grade | Extra Pure |
| Purity / assay | 99% |
| HSN code | 28521000 |
| InChIKey | UKWHYYKOEPRTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | O=[Hg] |
| PubChem CID | 30856 |
| Physical form | Crystalline |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow to yellowish orange powder to crystals to fine powder |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 1 |
| TPSA | 17.1 Ų |
| UN number | UN 1641 |
| Synonyms | Mercury(II) oxide, Mercuric oxide, red, Red Precipitate, Red mercuric oxide, Mercury oxide (HgO), Mercuric oxide, yellow, Santar M, Yellow precipitate, Mercuric oxide red, Natural montroydite, Mercury(2+) oxide, Red oxide of mercury |
Safety & hazard information (GHS)
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statements
H300Fatal if swallowedH310Fatal in contact with skinH330Fatal if inhaledH373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH400Very toxic to aquatic lifeH410Very 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Mercuric oxide, yellow, 99%?
The CAS Registry Number of Mercuric oxide, yellow, 99% is 21908-53-2. It is also known as Mercury(II) oxide, Mercuric oxide, red, Red Precipitate.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Mercuric oxide, yellow, 99%?
Mercuric oxide, yellow, 99% has the molecular formula HgO and a molecular weight of 216.59 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxomercury.
Which grade and pack sizes of Mercuric oxide, yellow, 99% can I order?
We supply Mercuric oxide, yellow, 99% in Extra Pure (99%) grade, in 50 g, 100 g, 500 g, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.
Do you provide a COA and SDS with Mercuric oxide, yellow, 99%?
Yes. Every lot of Mercuric oxide, yellow, 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 oxide, yellow, 99% be shipped internationally?
Yes. Mercuric oxide, yellow, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 1641), 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.
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