Mercurochrome CAS#129-16-8
Excellent Antibacterial Property
Organic mercury disinfectant with strong bactericidal ability, effective against common skin bacteria and fungi.
Good Water Solubility
Easily soluble in water to form bright red solution, convenient for dilution and external smearing.
Mild & Non-irritating
Gentle to skin mucosa with slight irritation, suitable for daily wound disinfection.
Stable Color Performance
Purplish red crystal, stable color in neutral aqueous solution, not easy to deteriorate.
Product Introduction
Mercurochrome is an organic mercury compound, also known as merbromin. It appears as dark red or purplish red glossy crystal powder, odorless. Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ether and oil solvents. It is a traditional external disinfectant, widely used for skin trauma disinfection, mucosal antisepsis in the medical industry.
Mercurochrome Chemical Properties
Parameter | Standard Value |
CAS Number | 129-16-8 |
Density | 2.15 g/cm³ (20°C) |
Melting Point | ≥300°C (Decomposition) |
Molecular Weight | 750.65 |
pH Value | 7.5-9.0 (Aqueous Solution) |
Purity | ≥98.0% |
Solubility | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol |
Loss on Drying | ≤1.0% |
Mercury Content | 24.0%-26.0% |
Appearance | Dark Red Glossy Crystalline Powder |
Odor | Odorless |
Stability | Stable at room temperature; sensitive to strong light, incompatible with reducing agents and ammonia solution. |
Safety Information
Parameter | Standard Value |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS Number | LM5425000 |
HS Code | 2934999090 |
Hazard Classification | Toxic Substance |
Exposure Limit | TWA 0.025 mg/m³ |
TSCA | Yes |
Main Application Fields
Mercurochrome has professional medical and industrial applications. It is mainly used as external skin disinfectant for minor wounds, scratches and mucosal antisepsis. It can also be applied as biological staining agent for microscopic observation, chemical analytical reagent and organic synthesis intermediate. Strict usage control is required due to mercury-containing ingredients.
