Mercury, Ammoniated

Name:
Mercury, Ammoniated
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	mercuric chloride, ammoniated; ammonobasic mercuric chloride; ammoniated mercury chloride, white precipitate; fusible; aminomercuric chloride; mercury cosmetic
M Formula:	HgNH2Cl
Properties:
White, pulverulent lumps or powder; earthy, metallic taste; odorless. Stable in air, darkens on exposure to light. Soluble in ammonium carbonate and sodium thiosulfate solutions and in warm acids; insoluble in water and alcohol.
Derivation:
By precipitating mercuric chloride with ammonium hydroxide in excess.
Grade:
USP, technical.
Hazard:
Highly toxic. TLV: TWA 0.1 mg(Hg)/m3.
Use:
Medicine (local antiinfective), pharmaceuticals.