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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt, 97.0-101.0%
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General Description
- Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid is an oxidizing reagent that inhibits sulfhydryl-containing active sites of several enzymes
- It is also known as thimerosal or 2-(ethylmercuriomercapto)benzoic acid sodium salt.
- It can bind to sulfhydryl compounds, such as glutathione, cysteine, and sulfhydryl groups of proteins
- Additionally, it can activate inositol triphosphate calcium channels on membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum, resulting in the regulation of cellular functions
Applications
- Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid has been widely investigated as a preservative in medicinal laboratory research, including vaccine studies
- It has been shown to exhibit antifungal and antiseptic properties
Especificaciones
Especificaciones
| Melting Point | 232.0°C to 233.0°C |
| Color | Cream to White |
| pH | 6 to 8 (1% soln.) |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 97.0-101.0% |
| Linear Formula | 2-(C2H5HgS)C6H4CO2Na |
| Flash Point | 250°C |
| Merck Index | 15, 9470 |
| Solubility Information | Solubility in water: 1g/1mL (20°C). Other solubilities: 1g/8mL in alcohol,1g/10mL in methanol,almost insoluble in ether and benzene |
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Seguridad y manipulación
- Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid, sodium salt
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P262-Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P284-[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P330-Rinse mouth.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Sodium o-(ethylmercurithio)benzoate
RUO – Research Use Only
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