Mercury(II) Nitrate Monohydrate 98+% ACS

Biochemicals / Biochem-Inorganics

RT

ACS Grade

Mercury(II) nitrate monohydrate is a salt that is used in the synthesis of other mercury compounds. It is activated by reaction with ammonia or ammonium chloride to yield the mercury(II) nitrate. This compound can be used as a fluorescence probe for identification and quantification of nitrogen atoms in biological molecules. Monoclonal antibodies against human serum proteins can be prepared from HgNO3·H2O-treated mouse ascites fluid, which are then used for immunological detection of picolinic acid in human serum. The reaction solution for this procedure should contain benzalkonium chloride, light emission reagents, and halides. The IUPAC name for this compound is mercuric nitrate monohydrate and it has a kinetic data available.

Synonyms:
Mercuric nitrate monohydrate

CAS No:
7783-34-8

Molecular Formula:
Hg(NO3)2·H2O

Molecular Weight:
342.62

Purity:
≥98% (Titration)

Appearance:
White to off-white powder

Solubility (Dilute HNO3):
Clear solution

Melting Point:
~70°C (lit)

Chloride (Cl-):
≤0.002%

Sulfate (SO42-):
≤0.002%

Iron (Fe):
≤0.002%

Storage and Stability:
Powder may be stored at RT. Stable for 12 months at RT after receipt.

Warning:
Highly toxic! Oxidizer!