Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
54-64-8
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Thimerosal is widely used as a preservative in various medical products, including vaccines, for many years. Its primary function is to prevent microbial growth in these products during storage and use.
Thimerosal is an organomercury compound widely utilized as a preservative in industrial and pharmaceutical sectors. Synthesized via ethylmercury chloride and sodium thiosalicylate, its molecular formula is C9H9HgNaO2S with CAS No. 54-61-7.
Restricted in pediatric vaccines per global health guidelines. Requires strict containment to prevent mercury exposure; store in sealed containers away from light and moisture.