Formula |
CAS |
Cl4H8HgN2 |
33445-15-7 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Mercury ammonium chloride is an odorless powder that is insoluble in water
or alcohol. It is used as an antibacterial and antiseptic.
Synonyms
Aminomercuric chloride
Ammoniated mercury
Mercury amide chloride
Mercury ammonium chloride
Mercuric chloride, ammoniated
White mercuric precipitate
White precipitate
Uses
Topical anti-infective agents
Topical medications
Dry cells
Embalming fluids
Pesticides
Disinfectants
Cross-Reactions
Merbromin (mercurochrome)
Mercuric chloride
Phenylmercuric acetates
Phenylmercury borate
Phenylmercuric nitrate
Thimerosal (Merthiolate)
Nitromersol (Metaphen)
Mercresin (mercocresol)
Phenylmercuric nitrate
Metallic mercury
Yellow oxide of mercury
Mercurous chloride (Calomel)
Unusual Reactions
Pigmentation and depigmentation
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