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Mercuric salicylate

PubChem CID
16682982
Structure
Mercuric salicylate_small.png
Molecular Formula
Synonyms
  • Mercury salicylate
  • MERCURIC SALICYLATE
  • Mercurous salicylate
  • EINECS 227-760-8
  • UNII-W49EC1DTLR
Molecular Weight
336.70 g/mol
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Dates
  • Create:
    2007-08-23
  • Modify:
    2025-01-11
Description
Mercury salicylate appears as odorless tasteless white powder with a yellow or pink tint. Almost completely insoluble in water and denser than water. Hence sinks in water. Toxic by inhalation and by ingestion.

1 Structures

1.1 2D Structure

Chemical Structure Depiction
Mercuric salicylate.png

1.2 3D Status

Conformer generation is disallowed since MMFF94s unsupported element

2 Names and Identifiers

2.1 Computed Descriptors

2.1.1 IUPAC Name

2,4-dioxa-3-mercurabicyclo[4.4.0]deca-1(10),6,8-trien-5-one
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2.1.2 InChI

InChI=1S/C7H6O3.Hg/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10;/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10);/q;+2/p-2
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2.1.3 InChIKey

IOQKJDCMPKUNQN-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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2.1.4 SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)O[Hg]O2
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2.2 Molecular Formula

HgC7H4O3
C7H4HgO3
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2.3 Other Identifiers

2.3.1 CAS

5970-32-1

2.3.2 UN Number

2.3.3 Wikidata

2.4 Synonyms

2.4.1 Depositor-Supplied Synonyms

3 Chemical and Physical Properties

3.1 Computed Properties

Property Name
Molecular Weight
Property Value
336.70 g/mol
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Property Name
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
Property Value
0
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Property Name
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
Property Value
3
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Property Name
Rotatable Bond Count
Property Value
0
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Property Name
Exact Mass
Property Value
337.986688 Da
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Property Name
Monoisotopic Mass
Property Value
337.986688 Da
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Property Name
Topological Polar Surface Area
Property Value
35.5 Ų
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Property Name
Heavy Atom Count
Property Value
11
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Property Name
Formal Charge
Property Value
0
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Property Name
Complexity
Property Value
171
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Property Name
Isotope Atom Count
Property Value
0
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Property Name
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
Property Value
0
Reference
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Property Name
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count
Property Value
0
Reference
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Property Name
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count
Property Value
0
Reference
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Property Name
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count
Property Value
0
Reference
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Property Name
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
Property Value
1
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Property Name
Compound Is Canonicalized
Property Value
Yes
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3.2 Experimental Properties

3.2.1 Physical Description

Mercury salicylate appears as odorless tasteless white powder with a yellow or pink tint. Almost completely insoluble in water and denser than water. Hence sinks in water. Toxic by inhalation and by ingestion.
White solid; [CAMEO]

3.3 Chemical Classes

Metals -> Mercury Compounds, Inorganic

5 Chemical Vendors

6 Use and Manufacturing

6.1 Uses

Sources/Uses
Used as a topical antiseptic; [Merck Index]
Merck Index - O'Neil MJ, Heckelman PE, Dobbelaar PH, Roman KJ (eds). The Merck Index, An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals, 15th Ed. Cambridge, UK: The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2013.
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure

7 Safety and Hazards

7.1 Hazards Identification

7.1.1 Health Hazards

Excerpt from ERG Guide 151 [Substances - Toxic (Non-Combustible)]:

Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental contamination. (ERG, 2024)

ERG 2024, Guide 151 (Mercury salicylate)

· Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.

· Avoid any skin contact.

· Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

· Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental contamination.

7.1.2 Fire Hazards

Excerpt from ERG Guide 151 [Substances - Toxic (Non-Combustible)]:

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. (ERG, 2024)

ERG 2024, Guide 151 (Mercury salicylate)

· Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

· Containers may explode when heated.

· Runoff may pollute waterways.

7.1.3 Hazards Summary

Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through skin; [CAMEO] See Mercury, inorganic compounds and the linked occupational disease.

7.2 First Aid Measures

7.2.1 First Aid

Excerpt from ERG Guide 151 [Substances - Toxic (Non-Combustible)]:

Refer to the "General First Aid" section. (ERG, 2024)

ERG 2024, Guide 151 (Mercury salicylate)

General First Aid:

· Call 911 or emergency medical service.

· Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.

· Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.

· Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

· If victim is not breathing:

-- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingestedor inhaled the substance.

-- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).

-- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuouscompressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.

· Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.

· For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.

· In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.

· For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.

· Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.

· Keep victim calm and warm.

· Keep victim under observation.

· For further assistance, contact your local Poison Control Center.

· Note: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) should be done by trained professionals.

In Canada, an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) may be required for this product. Please consult the shipping paper and/or the "ERAP" section.

7.3 Fire Fighting

Excerpt from ERG Guide 151 [Substances - Toxic (Non-Combustible)]:

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.

LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal. Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS, RAIL TANK CARS OR HIGHWAY TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (ERG, 2024)

7.4 Accidental Release Measures

Public Safety: ERG 2024, Guide 151 (Mercury salicylate)

· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.

· Keep unauthorized personnel away.

· Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.

Spill or Leak: ERG 2024, Guide 151 (Mercury salicylate)

· Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.

· Stop leak if you can do it without risk.

· Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.

· Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading.

· Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers.

· DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.

· For solids, prevent dust cloud and avoid inhalation of dust.

7.4.1 Isolation and Evacuation

Excerpt from ERG Guide 151 [Substances - Toxic (Non-Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)

Evacuation: ERG 2024, Guide 151 (Mercury salicylate)

Immediate precautionary measure

· Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

Spill

· For highlighted materials: see Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.

· For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

Fire

· If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.

7.5 Handling and Storage

7.5.1 Nonfire Spill Response

Excerpt from ERG Guide 151 [Substances - Toxic (Non-Combustible)]:

Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. For solids, prevent dust cloud and avoid inhalation of dust. (ERG, 2024)

7.6 Exposure Control and Personal Protection

Protective Clothing: ERG 2024, Guide 151 (Mercury salicylate)

· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

· Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE.

· Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection.

Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAK)
0.02 [mg/m3], as Hg, inhalable fraction[German Research Foundation (DFG)]

7.6.1 Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)

0.1 [mg/m3], as Hg

7.6.2 Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH)

10 mg Hg/m3 (NIOSH, 2024)
10.0 [mg/m3], as Hg

7.6.3 Threshold Limit Values (TLV)

0.02 [mg/m3], as Hg

7.6.4 Emergency Response Planning Guidelines

Emergency Response: ERG 2024, Guide 151 (Mercury salicylate)

Small Fire

· Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.

Large Fire

· Water spray, fog or regular foam.

· If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.

· Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal.

· Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product.

Fire Involving Tanks, Rail Tank Cars or Highway Tanks

· Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles.

· Do not get water inside containers.

· Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.

· Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank.

· ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames.

· For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.

7.6.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 151 [Substances - Toxic (Non-Combustible)]:

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)

7.7 Stability and Reactivity

7.7.1 Air and Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

7.7.2 Reactive Group

Phenols and Cresols

Salts, Basic

7.7.3 Reactivity Profile

Incompatible with alkali-metal iodides (LiI, NaI, KI, RbI, CsI). Soluble in warm solutions of alkali-metal chlorides and bromides and alkali-metal hydroxides [Merck].

7.8 Transport Information

7.8.1 DOT Label

Poison

8 Toxicity

8.1 Toxicological Information

8.1.1 Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin - Sensorimotor

Nephrotoxin - The chemical is potentially toxic to the kidneys in the occupational setting.

8.1.2 Acute Effects

9 Literature

9.1 Consolidated References

10 Patents

10.1 Depositor-Supplied Patent Identifiers

10.2 Chemical Co-Occurrences in Patents

10.3 Chemical-Disease Co-Occurrences in Patents

11 Classification

11.1 ChemIDplus

11.2 CAMEO Chemicals

11.3 NORMAN Suspect List Exchange Classification

11.4 MolGenie Organic Chemistry Ontology

12 Information Sources

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