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Is Methylmercuric Chloride vegetarian?

Methylmercuric Chloride

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Methylmercuric chloride is a synthetic organomercury compound, historically used as a fungicide and in chemical research; it is highly toxic.

Also known as Methylmercury chloride
INCI name Methylmercuric Chloride
CAS number 10124-48-8
EC number 204-064-2
CosIng ID 99278
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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