Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
54-64-8
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | Thimerosal |
| Molecular Formula: | C9H9HgNaO2S |
| Formula Weight: | 404.81 |
| CAS No.: | 54-64-8 |
Thimerosal is an organomercury compound widely utilized as a preservative. Synthesized via ethylmercury chloride, its molecular formula is C2H4HgNaO2S with CAS 54-61-7.
Restricted in pediatric vaccines due to mercury toxicity concerns. Requires strict PPE handling and storage in cool, dry environments away from oxidizers.