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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt, 97.0-101.0% Product Code.: 10020920
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt, 97.0-101.0%

Product Code. 10020920
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Description

Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, CAS # 54-64-8, is an oxidizing reagent that can inhibit various sulfhydryl-dependent enzymes and proteins. It is also known as thimerosal or 2-(ethylmercuriomercapto)benzoic acid sodium salt.

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General Description

  • Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid is an oxidizing reagent that inhibits sulfhydryl-containing active sites of several enzymes
  • It is also known as thimerosal or 2-(ethylmercuriomercapto)benzoic acid sodium salt.
  • It can bind to sulfhydryl compounds, such as glutathione, cysteine, and sulfhydryl groups of proteins
  • Additionally, it can activate inositol triphosphate calcium channels on membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum, resulting in the regulation of cellular functions

Applications

  • Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid has been widely investigated as a preservative in medicinal laboratory research, including vaccine studies
  • It has been shown to exhibit antifungal and antiseptic properties
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 54-64-8
Molecular Formula C9H9HgNaO2S
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 404.81
MDL Number MFCD00013062
InChI Key RTKIYNMVFMVABJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym thimerosal, thiomersal, thiomersalate, mercurothiolate, sodium merthiolate, sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate, merthiolate, thimerosalate, thimerosalum, thimersalateShow MoreShow Less
PubChem CID 16684434
ChEBI CHEBI:9546
IUPAC Name sodium;(2-carboxylatophenyl)sulfanyl-ethylmercury
SMILES [Na+].CC[Hg]SC1=CC=CC=C1C([O-])=O

Specifications

Melting Point 232.0°C to 233.0°C
Color Cream to White
pH 6 to 8 (1% soln.)
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 5 g
Assay Percent Range 97.0-101.0%
Linear Formula 2-(C2H5HgS)C6H4CO2Na
Flash Point 250°C
Merck Index 15, 9470
Solubility Information Solubility in water: 1g/1mL (20°C). Other solubilities: 1g/8mL in alcohol,1g/10mL in methanol,almost insoluble in ether and benzene
Formula Weight 404.8
Percent Purity 97.0 to 101%
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Loss on Drying 0.5% max. (vacuum/P2O5)
Packaging Glass bottle
Chemical Name or Material Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt
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Lot Number Certificate Type Date Catalog Number
Lot NumberA0464363 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date09/07/2024 Catalog Number118680050,118680250,118685000,118681000
Lot NumberA0461454 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date25/03/2024 Catalog Number118680050,118680250,118685000,118681000
Lot NumberA0445541 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date28/02/2024 Catalog Number118680050,118680250,118685000,118681000
Lot NumberA0459164 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date10/01/2024 Catalog Number118680050,118680250,118685000,118681000
Lot NumberA0455254 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date25/08/2023 Catalog Number118680050,118680250,118685000,118681000

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 1
  • Acute toxicity Category 2
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
  • ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
  • Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H300-Fatal if swallowed.
  • H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H330-Fatal if inhaled.
  • H373-May cause damage to organs.
  • H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P262-Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
  • P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P330-Rinse mouth.
  • P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
  • P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P405-Store locked up.
  • P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium o-(ethylmercurithio)benzoate
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