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CAS 10112-91-1

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Mercury chloride (Hg2Cl2)

Description:
Mercury chloride, also known as mercurous chloride or calomel, is an inorganic compound with the formula Hg2Cl2. It appears as a white or pale yellow crystalline solid and is notable for its low solubility in water, making it a useful reagent in various chemical applications. Calomel is primarily used in electrochemical cells, as a reference electrode, and in the preparation of other mercury compounds. It exhibits a relatively low toxicity compared to other mercury compounds, but caution is still advised due to the potential for mercury exposure. The compound is stable under normal conditions but can decompose upon heating, releasing toxic mercury vapors. In addition to its chemical applications, calomel has historical significance in medicine, particularly in the 19th century, where it was used as a purgative and antiseptic. However, its use has declined due to safety concerns regarding mercury exposure. Overall, mercury chloride is an important compound in both industrial and laboratory settings, with specific handling and disposal considerations due to its mercury content.
Formula:Cl2Hg2
InChI:InChI=1S/2ClH.2Hg/h2*1H;;/q;;2*+1/p-2
InChI key:InChIKey=ZOMNIUBKTOKEHS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES:[Hg]([Hg]Cl)Cl
Synonyms:
  • Calogreen
  • Calomel
  • Calotab
  • Chloromercury
  • Cyclosan
  • Dichlorure de dimercure
  • Dicloruro De Dimercurio
  • Dimercuric Dichloride
  • Dimercury Dichloride
  • Diquecksilberdichlorid
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