Mercury(II) acetate, 98+%

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.

Specifications

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]

• 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

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H300+H310+H330-H336-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H300-H310-H330-H373 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P312-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: MERCURY ACETATE
EINECSNumber	216-491-1
RTECSNumber	AI8575000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only