Name | 4-(chloromercurio)benzoic acid |
Synonyms | P-CMB P-CMBA usafd-3 4-Chloromercuribenzoic acid P-CHLOROMERCURIBENZOIC ACID 4-chloromercuriobenzoic acid P-(CHLOROMERCURIO)BENZOIC ACID 4-(Chloromercuric)benzoic acid 4-(chloromercurio)benzoic acid (p-Carboxyphenyl)chloromercury 4-(CHLOROMERCURIO)BENZOIC ACID (4-carboxyphenyl)(chloro)mercury (4-carboxyphenyl)mercury(1+) chloride |
CAS | 59-85-8 |
EINECS | 200-442-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H5O2.ClH.Hg/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;;/h2-5H,(H,8,9);1H;/q;;+1/p-1/rC7H5HgO2.ClH/c8-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(9)10;/h1-4H,(H,9,10);1H/q+1;/p-1 |
Molecular Formula | C7H5ClHgO2 |
Molar Mass | 357.16 |
Melting Point | 287°C (dec.)(lit.) |
Appearance | solid |
BRN | 3662892 |
Storage Condition | -20°C Freezer |
Risk Codes | R26/27/28 - Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R33 - Danger of cumulative effects R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
Safety Description | S13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
UN IDs | UN 2025 6.1/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | OV8050000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-8-10 |
TSCA | Yes |
Hazard Class | 6.1(a) |
Packing Group | II |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | highly toxic |
acute toxicity | abdominal cavity-mouse LD50: 25 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | high thermal decomposition of toxic mercury compounds and chloride gases |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; separate from food raw materials storage and transportation |
fire extinguishing agent | carbon dioxide, sand, water, foam |
occupational standard | TWA 0.05 mg (mercury)/m3; STEL 0.15 mg (mercury)/m3 |