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Mercury(II) acetate, 98+%
Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 179°C to 182°C |
| Density | 3.28 |
| Linear Formula | Hg(OOCCH3)2 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| UN Number | UN1629 |
| Beilstein | 3563831 |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,5873 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 318.68 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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