Nitromersol

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Nitromersol
Names
IUPAC name
5-Methyl-2-nitro-7-oxa-8-mercurabicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1(6),2,4-triene
Other names
Metaphen; 6-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoxamercurete; 4-Nitro-5-hydroxymercuriorthocresol
Identifiers
3D model (
JSmol
)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard
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UNII
  • InChI=1S/C7H6NO3.Hg/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)4-7(5)9;/h2-3,9H,1H3;/q;+1/p-1
    Key: UEHLXXJAWYWUGI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
  • InChI=1/C7H6NO3.Hg/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)4-7(5)9;/h2-3,9H,1H3;/q;+1/p-1/rC7H5HgNO3/c1-4-2-3-5(9(10)11)6-7(4)12-8-6/h2-3H,1H3
    Key: UEHLXXJAWYWUGI-ITKDQSLKAT
  • Cc1ccc(c2[Hg]Oc12)[N+]([O-])=O
Properties
C7H5HgNO3
Molar mass 351.713 g·mol−1
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 moderately toxic
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Nitromersol (metaphen) is a

mucous membranes, and has no impact on rubber or metallic instruments, including surgical and dental tools.[1]

This compound is a confirmed animal

hypersensitivity reactions.[4]

It is still in use as a preservative for vaccines and antitoxins.[

examples needed
]

See also

  • Thiomersal – Organomercury antiseptic and antifungal agent
  • Phenylmercuric nitrate - an organomercury compound with powerful antiseptic and antifungal effects

References

  1. ^ Hospital formulary and compendium of useful information. Berkeley, California: University of California Press. 1941. p. 113. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
  2. ISBN 978-0-470-18024-2
    . Retrieved 2011-04-08.
  3. ISBN 0-7817-4673-6
    .
  4. ISBN 978-0-07-148869-3
    .
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