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MERCURIC BROMIDE

CAS No.
7789-47-1
Chemical Name:
MERCURIC BROMIDE
Synonyms
HgBr2;dibromomercury;MERCURY BROMIDE;mercurydibromide;MERCURIC BROMIDE;mecury dibromide;mercuricdibromide;merciuric bromide;MercuricBromideGr;Mercury(Ⅱ)bromide
CBNumber:
CB7759000
Molecular Formula:
Br2Hg
Molecular Weight:
360.4
MDL Number:
MFCD00011040
MOL File:
7789-47-1.mol
Last updated:2024-03-14 15:18:27

MERCURIC BROMIDE Properties

Melting point 236 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 322 °C(lit.)
Density 6.1
vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 136.5 °C)
Flash point 322-325°C subl.
storage temp. Poison room
solubility Soluble in hot alcohol, methanol, HCl, HBr
form beads
Specific Gravity 6.109
color White
Water Solubility g/100g solution H2O: 0.3 (0°C), 0.611±0.002 (25°C), 4.7 (100°C) [KRU93]; very soluble hot alcohol, methanol, HCl, HBr; slightly soluble chloroform [MER06]
Sensitive Light Sensitive
Merck 14,5875
Solubility Product Constant (Ksp) pKsp: 19.21
Stability Stable, but may be light sensitive. Incompatible with potassium and sodium.
CAS DataBase Reference 7789-47-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores 1
FDA UNII P986675T8V
EPA Substance Registry System Mercury bromide (HgBr2) (7789-47-1)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictograms
GHS06,GHS08,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H300+H310+H330-H373-H410
Precautionary statements  P262-P264-P273-P280-P302+P352+P310-P304+P340+P310
Hazard Codes  T+,N
Risk Statements  26/27/28-33-50/53
Safety Statements  13-28-45-60-61
RIDADR  UN 1634 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  OV7415000
8
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  28521000
NFPA 704
0
3 0

MERCURIC BROMIDE Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

Mercuric Bromide is a crystalline solid. Molecular weight= 360.41;Boiling point=322℃; Freezing/Melting point=236℃. Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0. Slightly soluble in water.

Chemical Properties

white crystalline powder

Chemical Properties

Mercuric Bromide is a crystalline solid

Uses

Medicine.

Uses

Mercury(II) bromide is used as a reagent in the Koenigs-Knorr reaction, which forms glycoside linkages on carbohydrates. It is also used to test for the presence of arsenic, as recommended by the Pharmacopoeia.

Definition

ChEBI: Mercury dibromide is a mercury coordination entity composed of mercury and bromine with the formula HgBr2.

General Description

White rhombic crystals. Sensitive to light. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Severely toxic by inhalation and ingestion.

Air & Water Reactions

Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

MERCURIC BROMIDE is incompatible with acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, azides, calcium (amalgam formation), sodium carbide, lithium, rubidium, copper . Reacts with sodium azide to give mercury(II) azide, which is sensitive to shock, friction, and heat. Mixing with hydrazine salts in basic solution produced a heat or shock sensitive yellow precipitate [Annalen, 1899, 305, 191]. Reacts violently with chlorine trifluoride *with ignition often occurring.

Hazard

Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; strong irritant.

Health Hazard

TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated.

Safety Profile

A poison by ingestion, skin contact, and intraperitoneal routes. Vigorous reaction with indium at 35OC. Incompatible with sodmm and potassium. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Brand Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS and BROMIDES.

Potential Exposure

This compound has applications in medicine.

First aid

If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical Mercuric bromide 1683 facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit. Medical observation is recommended for 2448 h after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may consider administering a corticosteroid spray. Antidotes and special procedures for medical personnel: The drug NAP (n-acetyl penicillamine) has been used to treat mercury poisoning, with mixed success. Note to physician: For severe poisoning BAL [British AntiLewisite, dimercaprol, dithiopropanol (C3H8OS2)] has been used to treat toxic symptoms of certain heavy metals poisoning including mercury. Although BAL is reported to have a large margin of safety, caution must be exercised, because toxic effects may be caused by excessive dosage. Most can be prevented by premedication with 1-ephedrine sulfate (CAS: 134-72-5).

storage

Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Store in a secure poison location. Prior to working with this chemical you should be trained on its proper handling and 1684 Mercuric bromide storage. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, wellventilated area away from light, heat, and acids. Mercuric bromide must be stored to avoid contact with sodium and potassium, since violent reactions occur.

Shipping

UN1634 Mercuric bromides, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from hot saturated ethanolic solution, dry and keep it at 100o for several hours under a vacuum, then sublime it. [Garrett J Am Chem Soc 61 2744 1939.] Its solubility in H2O is 0.6% at 20o, and 22% at 100o; in EtOH it is 30% at 25o; and in MeOH it is 69.6% at 25o. [Wagenknecht & Juza Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry (Ed. Brauer) Academic Press Vol II p 1109 1965.] POISONOUS.

Incompatibilities

Violent reaction with active metals; potassium, sodium. Store away from heat and light

MERCURIC BROMIDE Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

HgBr2 mercuricdibromide Mercury bromide (HgBr2) Mercury(ii) bromide (1:2) mercury(ii)bromide(1:2) mercurybromide(hgbr2) mercurydibromide Mercury(II) Bromide, Anhydrous 99.999% Mercury(II) broMide, ACS reagent MERCURY(II) BROMIDE FOR ANALYSIS ACS Mercury(II) bromide, anhydrous, ampuled under argon, 99.995% trace metals basis Mercury(II) bromide for analysis EMSURE ACS,Reag. Ph Eur Mercury(II) bromide, For ACS analysis Mercury(II) bromide, p.a. MERCURY BROMIDE MERCURY(+2)BROMIDE MERCURIC BROMIDE MERCURY(II) BROMIDE Mercury (II) bromide (ACS) Mercurybromidewhitepowder mecury dibromide merciuric bromide MERCURY(II) BROMIDE, CRYSTALLINE POWDER MERCURY(II) BROMIDE, ANHYDROUS, BEADS, - 10 MESH, 99.999% MERCURY(II) BROMIDE, 99.998% MERCURY(II) BROMIDE R. G., REAG. ACS, RE AG. PH. EUR. MERCURY(II) BROMIDE, 98%, A.C.S. REAGENT MERCURY (I) BROMIDE 99% MERCURIC BROMIDE ACS MERCURY(II) BROMIDE FOR ANALYTICAL PURPOSE 99.5% MercuricBromideGr MercuricBromide-(MercuricIiBromide) Mercury(Ⅱ)bromide Mercury(II)bromide,98% Mercury(II) bromide, 99+% MERCURIC BROMIDE REAGENT (ACS) MERCURICBROMIDE,CRYSTAL,REAGENT,ACS MERCURICBROMIDE,PRACTICAL Quecksilber(II)-bromid Mercury(II) Bromide, Anhydrous Mercury(II) bromide, ultra dry, 99.998% (metals basis) Mercuric Bromide, Crystal, Reagent Mercury(II) dibromide MERCURIC BROMIDE, 99.99% mercury(2+):dibromide Mercury bromide test paper MERCURIC BROMIDE, REAGENT (ACS)MERCURIC BROMIDE, REAGENT (ACS)MERCURIC BROMIDE, REAGENT (ACS)MERCURIC BROMIDE, REAGENT (ACS) Mercury(II) bromide, GR, 99%+ Mercuric bromide AR 100GM Mercuric Bromide (ER ACS), Qualigens Mercury(II) bromide, GR Mercuric Bromide extrapure AR, ACS, 99% dibromomercury MERCURIC BROMIDE AR/ACS 7789-47-1 General Use Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry Analytical Reagents