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Mercury(II) acetate, 98+%

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Description

CAS: 1600-27-7 | C4H6HgO4 | 318.68 g/mol

Mercury(II) acetate is used as a reagent to prepare organomercury compounds and to remove the acetamidomethyl protecting group in organic synthesis. It is also involved in the oxymercuration reactions as well as to prepare dithiocarbonates from thiocarboantes.It finds application as a catalyst in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and absorption of ethylene.

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Applications
Mercury(II) acetate is used as a reagent to prepare organomercury compounds and to remove the acetamidomethyl protecting group in organic synthesis. It is also involved in the oxymercuration reactions as well as to prepare dithiocarbonates from thiocarboantes.It finds application as a catalyst in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and absorption of ethylene.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1600-27-7
Molecular Formula C4H6HgO4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 318.68
MDL Number MFCD00012165
InChI Key BRMYZIKAHFEUFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym mercury 2+ ion acetic acid
PubChem CID 15337
ChEBI CHEBI:33211
IUPAC Name mercury(2+);diacetate
SMILES CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Hg+2]

Specifications

Melting Point 179°C to 182°C
Density 3.28
Linear Formula Hg(OOCCH3)2
Quantity 25 g
UN Number UN1629
Beilstein 3563831
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Merck Index 14,5873
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
Formula Weight 318.68
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material Mercury(II) acetate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Mercury(II) acetate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 1
  • Acute toxicity Category 2
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
  • ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
  • Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H300-Fatal if swallowed.
  • H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H330-Fatal if inhaled.
  • H373-May cause damage to organs.
  • H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P361-Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acetic acid, mercury(2+) salt
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