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4-Chloromercuribenzoic acid

4-Chloromercuribenzoic acid chemical structure
CAS Number59-85-8
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight357.16 g/mol

What is 4-Chloromercuribenzoic acid?

4-Chloromercuribenzoic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 59-85-8. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Can be used to inhibit some enzymes that require unmodified cysteine residues (e.g., adenylyl cyclase).

Specifications

Linear Formula

ClHgC6H4CO2H

Molecular Weight

357.16 g/mol

Appearance

cysteine active site modifier

Safety Information

GHS06GHS06
GHS08GHS08
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300-H310-H330-H373-H410

Precautionary Statements

P260-P264-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

287 °C (dec.)(lit.)

EC Number

200-442-6

WGK Germany

3

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