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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems] A trademark for either an aqueous solution or water-soluble tablets of [ | + | [Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems] A trademark for either an aqueous solution or water-soluble tablets of [[merbromin|merbromin]]. Merbromin is a green crystalline compound composed of mercuric acetate dibromide fluorescein. Merbromin forms a red aqueous solution that fluoresces a bright yellow green. It was occasionally used as a substitute for eosin and as a red marking ink. Mercurochrome is commonly used as a germicide and antiseptic. |
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merbromin | merbromin | ||
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| + | * Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. | ||
| + | * Contains mercury. | ||
| + | * Colors skin red. | ||
| + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/16795.htm MSDS] | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. | ||
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * Website | + | * Website: www.optonline.com/comptons/ceo/25078 members.pgonline.com/~bryand/dyes/hgchrome.html |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:44, 18 October 2022
Description
[Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems] A trademark for either an aqueous solution or water-soluble tablets of Merbromin. Merbromin is a green crystalline compound composed of mercuric acetate dibromide fluorescein. Merbromin forms a red aqueous solution that fluoresces a bright yellow green. It was occasionally used as a substitute for eosin and as a red marking ink. Mercurochrome is commonly used as a germicide and antiseptic.
Synonyms and Related Terms
merbromin
Risks
- Toxic by ingestion and inhalation.
- Contains mercury.
- Colors skin red.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
| Composition | C20H8Br2HgNa2O6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. 750.66 |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6914
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Website: www.optonline.com/comptons/ceo/25078 members.pgonline.com/~bryand/dyes/hgchrome.html