CAS 592-85-8

Mercuric thiocyanate

Description:

Mercuric thiocyanate, with the chemical formula Hg(SCN)2 and CAS number 592-85-8, is an inorganic compound characterized by its white crystalline appearance. It is a highly toxic substance due to the presence of mercury, which poses significant health risks upon exposure. Mercuric thiocyanate is soluble in water and polar organic solvents, making it useful in various chemical applications, including as a reagent in analytical chemistry and in the synthesis of other compounds. The compound exhibits properties typical of mercuric salts, such as the ability to form complexes with ligands. It is also known for its role in the historical "pharaoh's serpent" reaction, where it decomposes upon heating to produce a black residue of mercury and a white ash of sodium carbonate. Due to its toxicity and potential environmental hazards, handling mercuric thiocyanate requires strict safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment and proper waste disposal methods.

Formula: CHNSHg

InChI: InChI=1S/CHNS.Hg/c2-1-3;/h3H;

InChI key: InChIKey=ABSGXKZYMUSMGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(#N)S.[Hg]

Synonyms:

• Hsdb 1224
• Mercuric isothiocyanate
• Mercuric sulfocyanate
• Mercuric sulfocyanide
• Mercuric thiocyanate
• Mercury di(thiocyanate)
• Mercury dithiocyanate
• Mercury thiocyanate
• Mercury thiocyanate (Hg(SCN)₂)
• Mercury thiocyanate Hg(SCN)2
• Mercury thiocyanate [UN1646] [Poison]
• Mercury, bis(thiocyanate)
• Mercury, bis(thiocyanato)-
• Thiocyanic acid, mercury(2+) salt
• Thiocyanic acid, mercury(2+) salt (2:1)
• Thiocyanic acid, mercury(II) salt
• Un1646

Mercury(II) thiocyanate

CAS: 592-85-8

Mercury(II) thiocyanate is used as a precursor to potassium tris(thiocyanato)mercurate(II) and cesium tris(thiocyanato)mercurate(II). It is also used in the determination of chloride ions in water by UV-visible spectroscopy. Further, it acts as a catalyst for the addition of thiocyanic acid to alkyn

Formula: C₄HgK₂N₄S₄

Color and Shape: White, Powder

Molecular weight: 511.10

Ref: 02-037106

Mercury(II) Thiocyanate

Controlled Product

CAS: 592-85-8

Stability Light Sensitive, Moisture Sensitive
Applications Mercury(II) thiocyanate (cas# 592-85-8) is a useful research chemical.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package

Formula: C₂N₂S₂Hg

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 316.75

Ref: TR-M800610

Mercuric Thiocyanate PrimeDx, 98%

CAS: 592-85-8

Formula: Hg(SCN)₂

Purity: min. 98.0%

Color and Shape: White to off white, Crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 316.75

Ref: SR-79301

Mercury thiocyanate

Controlled Product

CAS: 592-85-8

Mercury thiocyanate is a coordination complex that is an organometallic compound. It contains mercury and thiocyanate ions, which are coordinated by four sulfur atoms from the thiocyanate ion. This compound is a light-sensitive, white powder with a basic structure. Mercury thiocyanate has been used in gravimetric analysis for determining the concentration of thiocyanates in solutions. Powder diffraction analysis has shown that mercury thiocyanate crystallizes in the monoclinic system with space group C2/c and unit cell dimensions a = 12.7 Å, b = 8.5 Å, c = 4.7 Å, β = 108°, V = 518 Å3 (calculated). The morphology of this compound is acicular crystals with smooth surfaces and edges that are often striated or curved on one side. It also exhibits thermal expansion properties as well as high chemical stability and resistance to

Formula: C₂HgN₂S₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 316.76 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM02327

Mercuric Thiocyanate extrapure, 98%

CAS: 592-85-8

Formula: Hg(SCN)₂

Purity: min. 98%

Color and Shape: White to off-white, Crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 316.75

Ref: SR-48274

Mercuric Thiocyanate extrapure AR, ExiPlus, Multi-Compendial, 98%

CAS: 592-85-8

Formula: Hg(SCN)₂

Purity: min. 98%

Color and Shape: White to off-white, Crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 316.75

Ref: SR-93119