Description
General description
Mercury(II) thiocyanate is the coordination complex of Hg²⁺ and the thiocyanate ion(SCN⁻). It is primary used as catalyst for the addition of thiocyanic acid (HSCN) across the triple bond of a variety of alkynes and as a precursor to synthesize other thiocyanate complexes. Within analytical chemistry, it is also used for the colorimetric determination of chloride ions in water.
Application
Mercury(II) thiocyanate can be employed as a reactant for the synthesis of:
Polymeric mercury(II) coordination complexes with various derivatives of 4,4′-bipyridine ligands via the branched tube method.
Manganese mercury thiocyanate (MMTC), an organometallic optical single-crystal.
Heterotrinuclear copper(II)–mercury(II)–copper(II)complexes possessing antibacterial and antifungal activities.
Analysis Note
Contains a small amount of mercurous thiocyanate insoluble in dilute acid.
Disclaimer
For U.S. Customers: Contains mercury; Do not place in trash - dispose according to local, state, or federal laws.