Nitromersol

Name:
Nitromersol
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	4-nitro-3-hydroxymercuri-o-cresol anhydride
M Formula:	C6H2(CH3)(NO2)(OHg)
Properties:
Brownish-yellow or yellow granules or powder; odorless; tasteless. Insoluble in water; almost insoluble in alcohol, acetone, ether; soluble in solutions of alkalies, ammonia, by opening the anhydride ring and salt formation.
Grade:
NF.
Hazard:
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation.
Use:
Disinfectant for skin in extremely dilute solution (1 part in 1000 is maximum strength).