CAS 539-43-5

Chloro(4-methylphenyl)mercury

Description:

Chloro(4-methylphenyl)mercury, with the CAS number 539-43-5, is an organomercury compound characterized by the presence of a mercury atom bonded to a chloro group and a 4-methylphenyl group. This compound typically appears as a solid and is known for its potential applications in organic synthesis and as a reagent in various chemical reactions. It exhibits toxicity due to the mercury content, which poses environmental and health risks, necessitating careful handling and disposal. The compound is soluble in organic solvents, which facilitates its use in organic chemistry. Its reactivity is influenced by the presence of the chloro group, allowing it to participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Additionally, the 4-methylphenyl moiety can influence the compound's physical and chemical properties, such as its stability and reactivity. Due to its toxicological profile, safety precautions are essential when working with this substance, including the use of personal protective equipment and proper ventilation in laboratory settings.

Formula: C₇H₇ClHg

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7.ClH.Hg/c1-7-5-3-2-4-6-7;;/h3-6H,1H3;1H;/q;;+1/p-1

InChI key: InChIKey=PWIXOHDPHIQCLY-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES: [Hg](Cl)C1=CC=C(C)C=C1

Synonyms:

• (p-Methylphenyl)mercuric chloride
• 4-Methylphenylmercuric chloride
• 4-Tolylmercuric chloride
• Chloro(4-Methylphenyl)Mercury
• Chloro-p-tolylmercury
• Mercuri-p-tolyl chloride
• Mercury, chloro(4-methylphenyl)-
• Mercury, chloro-p-tolyl-
• Mercury, chloro-p-tolyl- (8CI)
• Nsc 36721
• p-Chloromercuriotoluene
• p-Chloromercuritoluene
• p-Methylphenylmercury chloride
• p-Tolylmercury chloride

p-Tolylmercuric Chloride

Controlled Product

CAS: 539-43-5

Applications Shows toxicity and genotoxicity effects.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Kasuya, M., et al.: Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol., 23(1), 136 (1972),

Formula: C₇H₇ClHg

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 327.17

Ref: TR-T536750

p-Tolylmercuric chloride

Controlled Product

CAS: 539-43-5

p-Tolylmercuric chloride is a potent neurotoxin that is used to study the effects of mercury on mammalian neurons. It is a n-oxide with a molecular weight of 208.24. The x-ray crystal structures of p-tolylmercuric chloride have been determined and compared to mercuric chloride, which has the same chemical formula but different physical properties. These studies show that p-tolylmercuric chloride is more water soluble than mercuric chloride, which may be due to the presence of an ether linkage between the phenyl group and chlorine atom at position 3. Resazurin reduction assays showed that p-tolylmercuric chloride produces higher tissue concentrations in dorsal root ganglia than mercuric chloride, suggesting that it may be more toxic to these cells.

Formula: C₇H₇ClHg

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 327.17 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FT28323