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Mercury(II) Acetate

CAS #: 1600-27-7

Linear Formula:

(CH₃COO)₂Hg

MDL Number

MFCD00012165

EC No.:

216-491-1

Chemical Structure

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Mercury(II) Acetate Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula	C₄H₆HgO₄
Molecular Weight	318.68
Appearance	White to yellow crystals or powder
Melting Point	179 °C
Boiling Point	117.1 °C (760 mmHg)
Density	3.28 g/mL
Solubility in H2O	N/A
Vapor Pressure	13.9 mmHg at 25 °C
Exact Mass	319.997252
Monoisotopic Mass	319.997252

Mercury(II) Acetate Health & Safety Information

Signal Word	Danger
Hazard Statements	H300-H310-H330-H373-H410
Hazard Codes	T+, N
Precautionary Statements	P260-P262-P264-P271-P273-P280-P284-P301+P310+P330-P302+P350+P310-P304+P340+P310-P362-P391-P403+P233-P405-P501
Flash Point	40 °C
Risk Codes	26/27/28-33-50/53
Safety Statements	13-28-36-45-60-61
RTECS Number	AI8575000
Transport Information	UN 1629 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany	3
GHS Pictogram	Image , Image , Image

About Mercury(II) Acetate

Mercury(II) Acetate is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. All metallic acetates are inorganic salts containing a metal cation and the acetate anion, a univalent (-1 charge) polyatomic ion composed of two carbon atoms ionically bound to three hydrogen and two oxygen atoms (Symbol: CH3COO) for a total formula weight of 59.05. Acetates are excellent precursors for production of ultra high purity compounds, catalysts, and nanoscale materials. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Mercury diacetate; Mercury(2+) acetate; Mercuric acetate; Bis(carboxymethyl)mercury; mercury, bis(carboxymethyl)-; Acetic acid mercury(II) salt; acetic acid, mercury salt (2:1); Diacetoxymercury; Bis(acetyloxy)mercury; CAS 592-63-2, EC 216-491-1

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula	(CH₃COO)₂Hg
Pubchem CID	15337
MDL Number	MFCD00012165
EC No.	216-491-1
IUPAC Name	mercury(2+); diacetate
Beilstein/Reaxys No.	3563831
SMILES	CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Hg+2]
InchI Identifier	InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Hg/c21-2(3)4;/h21H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2
InchI Key	BRMYZIKAHFEUFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Mercury products. Mercury (atomic symbol: Hg, atomic number: 80) is a Block D, Group 12, Period 6 element with an atomic weight of 200.59. The number of electrons in each of mercury's shells is 2, 8, 18,32, 18, 2 and its electron configuration is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s². The mercury atom has a radius of 151 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 209 pm. It is named after the planet Mercury and often referred to as "quicksilver" due to its appearance as a silvery liquid. Mercury has low melting and boiling points. It is a poor conductor of heat, but a fair conductor of electricity. Mercury is found both as a free element and in cinnabar, corderoite, and livingstonite ores.