Nomenclature
CAS number: 592-04-1
Cianurina.
C
2HgN
2; mol wt 252.62.
C 9.51%, Hg 79.40%, N 11.09%.
Hg(CN)
2.
Description and references
Obtained by evaporating a soln of HgO in aq
HCN: Biltz, Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem. 170, 161 (1928).
Properties
Colorless, odorless, tetragonal crystals or white
powder; darkens on exposure to light. Poisonous. d 3.996. Dec at 320°. One gram dissolves in 13 ml water, 3 ml
boiling water, 13 ml alcohol, 4 ml methanol; slowly sol in glycerol;
slightly sol in ether. Protect from light.Therapeutic Category
Topical antiseptic.
Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)
Has been used as a topical antiseptic.