CAS 129-16-8

Mercurochrome

Description:

Mercurochrome, with the CAS number 129-16-8, is a chemical compound historically used as a topical antiseptic. It is a red-orange dye that belongs to the class of organomercury compounds, specifically a mercury-containing compound. Its chemical structure includes a phenolic group, which contributes to its antiseptic properties. Mercurochrome is known for its ability to inhibit bacterial growth, making it useful for treating minor cuts and abrasions. However, due to concerns regarding mercury toxicity and environmental impact, its use has declined significantly, and it is banned or restricted in many countries. The compound is soluble in water and alcohol, which facilitates its application in various formulations. Despite its historical significance in medicine, the potential health risks associated with mercury exposure have led to the development of safer alternatives for wound care. As a result, while mercurochrome may still be recognized for its antiseptic properties, it is important to approach its use with caution and awareness of regulatory guidelines.

Formula: C₂₀H₈Br₂HgNa₂O₆

InChI: InChI=1/C20H9Br2O5.Hg.2Na.H2O/c21-13-5-11-17(7-15(13)23)27-18-8-16(24)14(22)6-12(18)19(11)9-3-1-2-4-10(9)20(25)26;;;;/h1-7,24H,(H,25,26);;;;1H2/q;3*+1;/p-3/rC20H10Br2HgO6.2Na/c21-12-5-10-15(7-14(12)24)29-19-11(6-13(22)18(25)17(19)23-28)16(10)8-3-1-2-4-9(8)20(26)27;;/h1-7,25,28H,(H,26,27);;/q;2*+1/p-2

InChI key: InChIKey=GAXOOJKEMSZFGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES: O=C1OC2(C=3C(OC=4C2=CC(Br)=C(O)C4)=C([Hg]O)C(O)=C(Br)C3)C=5C1=CC=CC5.[Na]

Synonyms:

• 2,7-Dibromo-4-hydroxymercurifluoresceine disodium salt
• Asceptichrome
• Aseptichrome
• Brocasept
• Chromargyre
• Cinfacromin
• Curichrome
• Curocromo
• Cynochrome
• Disodium 2,7-dibromo-4-(hydroxymercuri)fluorescein
• Disodium 2′,7′-dibromo-4′-(hydroxymercury)fluorescein
• Emcerol
• Flavurol
• Fluorescein, 2′,7′-dibromo-4′-(hydroxymercuri)-, disodium salt
• Fluorochrome
• Gallochrome
• Gynochrome
• Lafircrom
• Lapicromo
• Merbromin
• Mercromina film
• Mercuranine
• Mercuresceine
• Mercurichrome
• Mercurochrome 220 Soluble
• Mercurochrome Practical Grade
• Mercurocol
• Mercurome
• Mercurophage
• Mercury dibromofluorescein disodium salt
• Mercury, (2′,7′-dibromo-3′,6′-dihydroxy-3-oxospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9′-[9H]xanthen]-4′-yl)hydroxy-, disodium salt
• Mercury, (2′,7′-dibromo-3′,6′-dihydroxy-3-oxospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9′-[9H]xanthen]-4′-yl)hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:2)
• Mercury, [2,7-dibromo-9-(o-carboxyphenyl)-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-4-yl]hydroxy-, disodium salt
• No. 220 Soluble
• No. 220 sol
• Planochrome
• Sodium 2,7-dibromo-4-hydroxymercurifluorescein
• Sodium mercurescein
• Spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9′-[9H]xanthen]-3-one, 2′,7′-dibromo-3′,6′-dihydroxy-, mercury complex
• Spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9′-[9H]xanthene], mercury deriv.
• Supercromer orto
• disodium [2,7-dibromo-9-(2-carboxylatophenyl)-6-oxido-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-5-yl](hydroxy)mercury
• disodium [2,7-dibromo-9-(2-carboxylatophenyl)-6-oxido-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-5-yl]mercury hydrate
• LABOTEST-BB LT00134687
• SODIUM DIBROMOXYMERCURIFLUORESCEIN
• MERCUROCHROME
• 2',7'-DIBROMO-4'-(HYDROXYMERCURIO)FLUORESCEIN DISODIUM SALT
• domf
• disodium2,7-dibrom-4-hydroxy-mercuri-fluorescein
• disodium2’,7’-dibromo-4’-(hydroxymercury)fluorescein
• MERCURY DIBROMOFLUORESCEIN
• 2’,7’-dibromo-4’-(hydroxymercurio)-fluoresceidisodiumsalt
• DIBROMOHYDROXYMERCURIFLUORESCEIN SODIUM SALT
• 2',7'-DIBROMO-5'-[HYDROXYMERCURI]-FLUORESCEIN

Merbromin

CAS: 129-16-8

Merbromin (Mercury dibromofluorescein disodium salt) is an organomercuric disodium salt compound and a fluorescein, used as a topical antiseptic for minor cuts

Formula: C₂₀H₈Br₂HgNa₂O₆

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Dark Green Solid

Molecular weight: 750.65

Ref: TM-T0265