p-Chloromercuribenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt

Agent Name
p-Chloromercuribenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt
CAS Number
14110-97-5
Formula
C6-H5-Cl-Hg-O3-S.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Chloro(4-sulfophenyl)mercurate(1-) sodium; Mercury, chloro(p-sulfophenyl)-, sodium salt; Monosodium p-chloromercuriphenylsulfonic acid; Sodium p-chloromercuribenzenesulfonate; Sodium p-chloromercuriphenylsulfonate; p-Chloromercuriphenylsulphonic acid monosodium salt; Mercurate(1-), chloro(4-sulfophenyl)-, sodium; [ChemIDplus] p-Chloromercuriphenylsulfonic acid monosodium salt; 4-(Chloromercuri)benzenesulfonic acid monosodium salt; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2025
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"A cytotoxic sulfhydryl reagent that inhibits several subcellular metabolic systems and is used as a tool in cellular physiology." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May cause irritation; Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May have adverse cumulative effects; Targets the nerves; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Sodium 4-hydroxymercuriobenzoate." See "Mercury, aryl compounds" and the linked disease.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Mercury compound, solid, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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