Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Merbromin (CAS: 129-16-8)?
Answer
Merbromin is a deep violet crystalline powder with a molecular weight of approximately 208.11 g/mol. It has a solubility of 1.53 g/L in water at 20°C and is stable under normal conditions. Chemically, it reacts with strong acids to form bromoacetamide and bromoacetic acid. It is also sensitive to light and air, leading to degradation.
About
CAS No
129-16-8
English Name
Merbromin
Molecular Formula
C20H9Br2HgNa2O6
Molecular Weight
752.67 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C2=C3C=C(C(=O)C=C3OC4=C(C(=C(C=C24)Br)[O-])[Hg])Br)C(=O)[O-].O.[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
GAXOOJKEMSZFGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
