PHENYLMERCURIC CHLORIDE

CAS NO.：100-56-1
Empirical Formula: C6H5ClHg
Molecular Weight: 313.15
MDL number: MFCD00000463
EINECS: 202-865-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-15 10:43:02

What is PHENYLMERCURIC CHLORIDE?

Chemical properties

white fine crystalline powder

The Uses of PHENYLMERCURIC CHLORIDE

Phenylmercuric chloride has been used as an agricultural fungicide.

The Uses of PHENYLMERCURIC CHLORIDE

The reaction of phenylmercury (II) chloride with acetophenonethiosemicarbazone (Hatsc) in ethanol in 1: 1 mole ratio undergoes symmetrisation forming the products, HgCl2 (Hatse) 2 and Ph2Hg instead of the anticipated compound PhHgCl (Hatse). A new method for the determination of chloride ion is based on the formation of phenylmercury(II) chloride, its extraction into chloroform and reaction with sodium diethyldithiocarbamate to form phenylmercury(II) diethyldithiocarbamate.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition ir emits very toxic fumes of Cland Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS and CHLORIDES.

Properties of PHENYLMERCURIC CHLORIDE

Melting point:	248-250 °C (dec.)(lit.)
storage temp.	Poison room
solubility	soluble in DMSO
form	solid
Water Solubility	Soluble in benzene, ether, pyridine. Very slightly soluble in water
Merck	14,7301
BRN	3536717
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (Skin) NIOSH: IDLH 10 mg/m3; TWA 0.05 mg/m3; Ceiling 0.1 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference	100-56-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Mercury, chlorophenyl- (100-56-1)

Safety information for PHENYLMERCURIC CHLORIDE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H300:Acute toxicity,oral H310:Acute toxicity,dermal H330:Acute toxicity,inhalation H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P309+P311:IF exposed or if you feel unwell: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.