Mercury sulfate

• CAT Number: M144237
• CAS Number: 7783-35-9
• Molecular Formula: HgSO4
• Molecular Weight: 296.65
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: mercury(2+);sulfate
• InChI: InChI=1S/Hg.H2O4S/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q+2;/p-2
• InChIKey: DOBUSJIVSSJEDA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: [O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Hg+2]

Mercury Sulfate（Cat No.:M144237）is an inorganic compound widely used in analytical chemistry, particularly in electrochemical applications. It serves as an essential reagent in the preparation of the mercury electrode, commonly utilized in potentiometric titrations and other electrochemical measurements. Additionally, Mercury Sulfate is employed in various organic synthesis processes, including the conversion of acetylene to acetaldehyde. Due to its toxic nature, handling Mercury Sulfate requires strict safety precautions. Its high reactivity and specificity make it a valuable compound in both research and industrial settings.