Potassium mercuric iodide
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About Potassium mercuric iodide
Potassium mercuric iodide sits in our alkali Metal Compounds (Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs) section and ships worldwide from stock or short lead time. For your records, the material is defined by CAS 7783-33-7, formula HgI4K2 and molar mass 786.41 g/mol. It is described as yellow to dark orange powder to crystalline powder.
Typical applications
- Materials research
- Chemical synthesis
Handling and storage
Physical constants on file: density 4.29 g/cm3. Hazard communication follows GHS (Danger: H300, H310, H330 and H373). Our SDS lists exposure controls and first-aid measures.
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Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Potassium mercuric iodide |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-013105 |
| CAS number | 7783-33-7 |
| IUPAC name | dipotassium;tetraiodomercury(2-) |
| Molecular formula | HgI4K2 |
| Molar mass | 786.41 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 787.5159 |
| Physical form | Powder |
| Appearance | Yellow to dark orange powder to crystalline powder |
| Density | 4.29 g/cm3 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 1 |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ų |
| HS code | 28520000 |
| InChIKey | OPCMAZHMYZRPID-UHFFFAOYSA-J |
| SMILES | [K+].[K+].I[Hg-2](I)(I)I |
| PubChem CID | 24542 |
| Synonyms | Potassium tetraiodidomercurate, 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 |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- 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 summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 25 g | Quoted on request | |
| 100 g | Quoted on request | |
| 1 kg | Quoted on request |
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