4-Chloromercuribenzoic acid CAS 59-85-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.59-85-8
Molecular FormulaC7H5ClHgO2
Molecular Weight357.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Chloromercuribenzoic acid CAS 59-85-8 chemical structure

Description

4-Chloromercuribenzoic acid (CAS 59-85-8) reference standard, produced by CATO (ISO 17034 / CNAS / ANAB accredited). Molecular formula: C7H5ClHgO2. Molecular weight: 357.16 g/mol. Trusted by 10,000+ laboratories worldwide for pharmaceutical analysis and QC.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H5ClHgO2
Molecular Weight357.16 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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