Title: Potassium Tetraiodomercurate(II)
CAS Registry Number: 7783-33-7
Additional Names: Mercuric potassium iodide
Molecular Formula: HgI4K2
Molecular Weight: 786.40
Percent Composition: Hg 25.51%, I 64.55%, K 9.94%
Literature References: Also crystallizes with 1-2 mols H2O.
Properties: Sulfur-yellow crystals; deliquesc in moist air. Poison! Very sol in water; sol in alcohol, ether, acetone. Keep well closed.
Therap-Cat: Anti-infective (topical); disinfectant.
Therap-Cat-Vet: Antiseptic (topical); disinfectant.
Keywords: Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Mercurial compounds. |