- Nitromersol
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Nitromersol 5-Methyl-2-nitro-7-oxa-8-mercurabicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1(6),2,4-trieneOther namesMetaphen; 6-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoxamercurete; 4-Nitro-5-hydroxymercuriorthocresolIdentifiers CAS number 133-58-4 PubChem 16682935 ChemSpider 16739372 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - Cc1ccc(c2[Hg]Oc12)[N+]([O-])=O
- 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
Properties Molecular formula C7H5HgNO3 Molar mass 351.71 g mol−1 Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references Nitromersol (metaphen) is a mercury-containing organic compound containing that is primarily used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It has no odor or taste and is stored as a brown-yellow granules or powder. Nitromersol does not irritate the skin or mucous membranes and has no impact on rubber or metallic instruments, including surgical and dental tools.[1]
This compound is a confirmed animal carcinogen. It can emit toxic fumes of NOx and mercury when destroyed by heat.[2] In 1998, use of nitromersol (and other mercury-containing products) as OTC first-aid antiseptics and products for diaper rash and vaginal contraceptives, was outlawed by the FDA.[3] Nitromersol can cause hypersensitivity reactions, but it is still in use as a preservative for vaccines and antitoxins.[4]
References
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- ^ Lewis, Richard J. (2008). Hazardous chemicals desk reference. Wiley-Interscience. p. 1018. ISBN 0470180242. http://books.google.com/books?id=LkIWiNg4FGEC&pg=PA1018. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ^ Remington: the science and practice of pharmacy. Medicine Series. 1 (21st ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2005. p. 369. ISBN 0781746736.
- ^ Trevor, Anthony J.; Katzung, Bertram G.; Masters, Susan B. (2007). Katzung & Trevor's pharmacology: examination & board review. Lange Basic Science (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Professional. p. 420. ISBN 0071488693.
Categories:- Antiseptics
- Disinfectants
- Organomercury compounds
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