492-18-2

Chemical Properties

solubility	Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form	Solid
color	White to Off-White
Stability:	Hygroscopic
EPA Substance Registry System	Mercurate(1-), [3-[[2-(carboxylatomethoxy)benzoyl-.kappa.O]amino]-2-methoxypropyl-.kappa.C]hydroxy-, sodium (492-18-2)

RIDADR	2025
HazardClass	6.1(a)
PackingGroup	II
Safety Profile	Poison by intravenous, intramuscular, and intraperitoneal routes. Used as a diuretic agent. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Hg, NOx, and Na2O. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS. less more
Toxicity	LD50 i.v. in mice, rats: 72.6, 17.7 mg/kg (Robbins, Chen) less more