| Identification | |
| Name: | Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid |
| Synonyms: | Merthiolate sodium; Thimerosal, USP Grade Sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate, USP Grade; sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate; Thiomersal; sodium 2-(ethylmercuriothio)benzoate; Thimerosal,97%; Thimerosal; SODIUM MERTHIOLATE; 2-(ETHYLMERCURIOMERCAPTO)BENZOIC ACID SODIUM SALT; 2-(ETHYLMERCURIOMERCAPTO)BENZONIC ACID SODIUM SALT; MERCUROTHIOLATE; MERTHIOLATE; MERTHIOLATE(TM); MERCURY-[(O-CARBOXYPHENYL)THIO]ETHYL SODIUM SALT; ETHYL MERCURITHIOSALICYLIC ACID NA |
| CAS: | 54-64-8 |
| EINECS: | 200-210-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | C9H9HgNaO2S |
| Molecular Weight: | 404.81 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C7H6O2S.C2H5.Hg.Na/c8-7(9)5-3-1-2-4-6(5)10;1-2;;/h1-4,10H,(H,8,9);1H2,2H3;;/q;;2*+1/p-2/rC9H10HgO2S.Na/c1-2-10-13-8-6-4-3-5-7(8)9(11)12;/h3-6H,2H2,1H3,(H,11,12);/q;+1/p-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2025 |
| Boiling Point: | 298.6°Cat760mmHg |
| Stability: | Stable. May degrade in sunlight. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, iodine, heavy metal salts. |
| Solubility: | 1 gram dissolves in about 8 ml of alcohol; practically insoluble in benzene and ether 1 gram dissolves in about 1 ml of water |
| Appearance: | pale yellow powder |
| Specification: | Slightly beige powder usageEng:Thiomersal is an organomercury compound that is used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent It is used as a vaccine preservative. During cell culture, thiomersal is used to prevent overgrowth in fibroblast cells 1. It has been used to preserve Atovaquone 2. Safety Statements:13-28-36-45-60-61-28A 13:Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs 28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer) 36:Wear suitable protective clothing 45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) 60:This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste 61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| HS Code: | 29310095 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store at RT. |
| Color: | Cream colored, crystalline powder |
| Usage: | Thiomersal is an organomercury compound that is used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent It is used as a vaccine preservative. During cell culture, thiomersal is used to prevent overgrowth in fibroblast cells 1. It has been used to preserve Atovaquone 2. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T+:Verytoxic
N:Dangerousfortheenvironment
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