Thimerosal
Product Description
| Product | Thimerosal |
| CAS | 54-64-8 |
| Formula | C9H 9HgNaO 2S |
| Synonym | Ethyl (sodium o-mercaptobenzoato)mercury, Mercurate(1-),ethyl[2-mercaptobenzoato(2-)-O, S]-, sodium |
Typical Product Specifications
| Practically Insoluble | in ether |
| Freely Soluble | in water |
| Loss on Drying | not more than 0.5% |
| Ether-soluble substances | 0.8% max |
| Assay | 97.0 - 101.0% |
| Mercury ions | 0.70% max |
| Identification | To pass IR test |
| pH | 6.7 (1) |
| Color | light cream-colored crystal powder |
| Insolubility | in benzene |
| Melting Point | 234-237 c (dec.) |
| Odor | sl. char. odor |
| Molecular weight | 404.81 |
| Flash Point | 250 c |
| Solubility | alcohol |
| Notes | Use: PRESERVATIVE |
| Class | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates |
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