Phenyl mercury nitrate

Name: Phenyl mercury nitrate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001254

About Phenyl mercury nitrate

Listed under CAS 8003-05-2, Phenyl mercury nitrate is an organometallic reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals, specified at ≥97% purity. Formula C12H11Hg2NO4, molecular weight 634.4 g/mol. The IUPAC name is bis(phenylmercury(1+)). Hydroxide. Nitrate. Alternative names: Phenylmercuric nitrate and basic.

It is supplied as a white to light yellow to off-white powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 175-185 °C (dec.). Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for carbon–carbon bond formation, grignard and organometallic chemistry and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Phenyl mercury nitrate in 5 g, 25 g, 50 g and 100 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Carbon–carbon bond formation
Grignard & organometallic chemistry
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Phenyl mercury nitrate
Catalogue No.	VQ-001254
CAS Number	8003-05-2
IUPAC name	bis(phenylmercury(1+));hydroxide;nitrate
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₁Hg₂NO₄
Molecular weight	634.4 g/mol
Exact mass	635.0078
Purity / assay	≥97%
HSN code	28521000
InChIKey	DQZCXZOUXZTNCU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)[Hg+].C1=CC=C(C=C1)[Hg+].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[OH-]
PubChem CID	53384577

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to light yellow to off-white powder
Melting point	175-185 °C (dec.)
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	63.9 Å²
UN number	UN 1895
Synonyms	Phenylmercuric nitrate, basic, Phenylmercury nitrate, Gyne-merfen, Phenylmercuric nitrate, basic, Mercury, hydroxyphenyl-, mixt. with (nitrato-kappaO)phenylmercury, Merfen-styli, merphene, basicphenylmercuric nitrate, Basic phenylmercuric nitrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, 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 8003-05-2

AR

Phenyl mercury nitrate, AR ≥99%

CAS: 8003-05-2
Formula: C₁₂H₁₁Hg₂NO₄
MW: 634.4 g/mol

VQ-047021

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Phenyl mercury nitrate?

The CAS Registry Number of Phenyl mercury nitrate is 8003-05-2. It is also known as Phenylmercuric nitrate, basic, Phenylmercury nitrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phenyl mercury nitrate?

Phenyl mercury nitrate has the molecular formula C12H11Hg2NO4 and a molecular weight of 634.4 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Phenyl mercury nitrate can I order?

We supply Phenyl mercury nitrate in (≥97%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Phenyl mercury nitrate?

Yes. Every lot of Phenyl mercury nitrate 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 Phenyl mercury nitrate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Phenyl mercury nitrate is classified as hazardous (UN 1895), 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.