Mercury I nitrate monohydrate
Agent Name
Mercury I nitrate monohydrate
CAS Number
7782-86-7
Formula
H2-O.H-N-O3.Hg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Mercury (I) nitrate, ACS; Mercury(I) nitrate hydrated; Mercurous nitrate monohydrate; Monohydrate nitric acid, mercury (I) salt; Nitric acid, mercury(1+) salt, monohydrate; [ChemFinder] UN1627
Category
Mercury Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White to yellow, hygroscopic crystals; Decomposes in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Mercury I nitrate is used as an intermediate for other mercury compounds. In solution with dilute nitric acid, it is used as an indicator (Millons reagent) to detect tyrosine-containing proteins. [Ullmann]
Comments
Irritating to the skin and eyes; May be absorbed through the skin; [MSDSonline] See "Mercurous nitrate."See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.025 mg/m3, as Hg
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
MAK
0.02 mg/m3, as Hg, inhalable fraction
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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