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Inorganic Chemicals > Mercury Compounds > Mercuric Chloride
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Electrolytes > Ions > Anions > Chlorides > Mercuric Chloride
Inorganic Chemicals > Chlorine Compounds > Hydrochloric Acid > Chlorides > Mercuric Chloride
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Acids > Acids, Noncarboxylic > Hydrochloric Acid > Chlorides > Mercuric Chloride

Preferred term

Mercuric Chloride  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Bichloride, Mercury
  • Corrosive Sublimate
  • Dichloride, Mercury
  • HgCl2
  • Mercuric Perchloride
  • Mercury Bichloride
  • Mercury Dichloride
  • Mercury Perchloride
  • Perchloride, Mercuric
  • Perchloride, Mercury
  • Sublimate
  • Sublimate, Corrosive

Note

  • a local anti-infective

Scope note

  • Mercury chloride (HgCl2). A highly toxic compound that volatizes slightly at ordinary temperature and appreciably at 100 degrees C. It is corrosive to mucous membranes and used as a topical antiseptic and disinfectant.

History note

  • 85

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