[{"from": "human", "value": "What can you tell me about this molecule? [C][C][Hg][S][C][=C][C][=C][C][=C][Ring1][=Branch1][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O-1].[Na+1]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is an organomercuric compound. It is used mainly as an antiseptic and antifungal agent. Thiomersal was developed and registered under the trade name Merthiolate in 1928 by the pharmaceutical corporation Eli Lilly and Company and has been used as a preservative in vaccines, immunoglobulin preparations, skin test antigens, antivenins, ophthalmic and nasal products, and tattoo inks. Mercury is a heavy, silvery d-block metal and one of six elements that are liquid at or near room temperature and pressure. It is a naturally occuring substance, and combines with other elements such as chlorine, sulfur, or oxygen to form inorganic mercury compounds (salts). Mercury also combines with carbon to make organic mercury compounds. (L1, L267)"}]