Potassium mercuric iodide, solution

Name: Potassium mercuric iodide, solution
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003632

About Potassium mercuric iodide, solution

Listed under CAS 7783-33-7, Potassium mercuric iodide, solution is a diagnostic reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula HgI4K2, molecular weight 786.41 g/mol. The IUPAC name is dipotassium. Tetraiodomercury(2-). Common synonyms include Nessler's reagent and Dipotassium tetraiodomercurate.

In its supplied form it is a pale yellow liquid. 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 clinical chemistry, diagnostic assays and pathology laboratories. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L and 25 L, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Clinical chemistry
Diagnostic assays
Pathology laboratories

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium mercuric iodide, solution
Catalogue No.	VQ-003632
CAS Number	7783-33-7
IUPAC name	dipotassium;tetraiodomercury(2-)
Molecular formula	HgI₄K₂
Molecular weight	786.41 g/mol
Exact mass	787.5159
HSN code	38220090
InChIKey	OPCMAZHMYZRPID-UHFFFAOYSA-J
SMILES	[K+].[K+].I[Hg-2](I)(I)I
PubChem CID	24542

Physical properties
Physical form	Solution
Appearance	Pale yellow liquid
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Nessler's reagent, Dipotassium tetraiodomercurate, Mayer's reagent, Potassium tetraiodomercurate(II), Nessler reagent, Potassium iodomercurate, Mercury potassium iodide, Mercury(II) potassium iodide, Potassium mercuriiodide, Potassium mercury iodine, Potassium tetraiodomercurate, Dipotassium tetraiodomercurate(2-)

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 7783-33-7

Nessler's (King) reagent

CAS: 7783-33-7
Formula: HgI₄K₂
MW: 786.41 g/mol

VQ-003608

Nesslers reagent

CAS: 7783-33-7
Formula: HgI₄K₂
MW: 786.41 g/mol

VQ-003609

Potassium mercuric iodide

CAS: 7783-33-7
Formula: HgI₄K₂
MW: 786.41 g/mol

VQ-014047

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium mercuric iodide, solution?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium mercuric iodide, solution is 7783-33-7. It is also known as Nessler's reagent, Dipotassium tetraiodomercurate, Mayer's reagent.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium mercuric iodide, solution?

Potassium mercuric iodide, solution has the molecular formula HgI4K2 and a molecular weight of 786.41 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium mercuric iodide, solution can I order?

We supply Potassium mercuric iodide, solution, in 500 mL, 5 L, 25 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium mercuric iodide, solution?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium mercuric iodide, solution 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 Potassium mercuric iodide, solution be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium mercuric iodide, solution 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.