Thimerosal
SIGMA/T4687 - meets USP testing specifications
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 54-64-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H9HgNaO2S
Molecular Weight: 404.81
EC Number: 200-210-4
MDL Number: MFCD00013062
Linear Formula: 2-(C2H5HgS)C6H4CO2Na
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets USP testing specifications |
USP/NF | |
biological source | synthetic (Organic) |
cation traces | Hg: ≤0.70% (ions) |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C7H6O2S.C2H5.Hg.Na/c8- |
InChI key | RTKIYNMVFMVABJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
mode of action | enzyme | inhibits |
mp | 234-237 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | [Na+].CC[Hg]Sc1ccccc1C([O |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Thimerosal is a sulfhydryl (thiol) oxidizing reagent capable of inhibiting a wide range of sulfhydryl-dependent enzymes and proteins such as PI3-kinase-dependent methionine synthase, glutamate transport receptors, and Na++K+ dependent ATPases. |
Other Notes: | As part of the corporation global plan to support the Minamata Convention ![]() ![]() |
Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Keep in a dry place |
Packaging: | 10, 25 g in glass bottle |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H300 + H310 + H330 - H373 - H410 |
Precautionary statements | P262 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310 |
Hazard Codes | T+,N |
Risk Statements | 26/27/28-33-50/53 |
Safety Statements | 13-28-36-45-60-61 |
RIDADR | UN 2025 6.1 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 482.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 250 °C - closed cup |
mp | 234-237 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |