Nomenclature
CAS number: 7783-33-7
Mercuric potassium iodide.
HgI
4K
2; mol wt 786.40.
Hg 25.51%, I 64.55%, K 9.94%.
Description and references
Also crystallizes with 1-2 mols H2O.
Properties
Sulfur-yellow crystals; deliquesc in moist air.
Poisonous. Very sol in water;
sol in alcohol, ether, acetone. Keep well
closed.Therapeutic Category
Anti-infective (topical); disinfectant.
Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)
Antiseptic (topical); disinfectant.
Keywords
Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Mercurial compounds