Mercury(II) acetate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11414094

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12478.14

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.

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

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only