Properties
- Melting point:
- 46.85°C
- Density
- 3.996 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
- storage temp.
- Poison room
- solubility
- Methanol (Slightly), THF (Soluble)
- form
- Fine Crystalline Powder
- color
- White
- Specific Gravity
- 3.996
- Water Solubility
- g/100g solution H2O: 6.31 (0°C), 10.06±0.06 (25°C), 35.05 (101.1°C) [KRU93]; 1g dissolves in 13mL alcohol, 4mL methanol; slightly soluble ether; slowly soluble glycerol [MER06]
- Merck
- 13,5903
- BRN
- 4652800
- Exposure limits
- TLV-TWA 0.1 mg Hg/m3 (skin) (ACGIH).
- Stability:
- Acid Sensitive, Light Sensitive
Safety Information
Use
Mercuric cyanide finds veterinary application as a topical antiseptic for cats and other animals.