RXSOL
Lab Chemical
MERCURIC NITRATE LR
SKU: RXSOL-60-6604-930
Mercuric nitrate is used in mercuration reactions. In particular, it is used in reactions involving ketones.
One of the chemicals which it is most effective with is acetone.
Application
Mercuric nitrate appears as a white crystalline solid. Toxic by inhalation, ingestion and/or skin contact. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may result in an explosion. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen when heated to decomposition. Used to make other chemicals and in medicine.
Dosage
The more commonly reported estimated lethal dose of ingested mercury I chloride in an adult is 1 to 2 grams or 10 to 42 mg mercury/kg.
