Lab Chemical
MERCURIC NITRATE LR
Product code RXSOL-60-6604-930
MERCURIC NITRATE LR
Description
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
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.