Mercury(II) acetate

Mercury(II) acetate
Names
Other names
mercuric acetate
mercuriacetate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
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EC Number
  • 209-766-2
RTECS number
  • AI8575000
UNII
UN number 1629
  • InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Hg/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2 checkY
    Key: BRMYZIKAHFEUFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L checkY
  • InChI=1/2C2H4O2.Hg/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2
    Key: BRMYZIKAHFEUFJ-NUQVWONBAS
  • ionic form: [Hg+2].[O-]C(=O)C.[O-]C(=O)C
  • coordination form: O=C(C)O[Hg]OC(C)=O
Properties
C4H6O4Hg
Molar mass 318.678 g/mol
Appearance white solid
Odor mild vinegar odor
Density 3.28 g/cm3, solid
Melting point 179 °C (354 °F; 452 K) (decomposes)
25 g/100 mL (10 °C)
100 g/100 mL (100 °C)
Solubility soluble in alcohol, diethyl ether
−100·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS06: ToxicGHS08: Health hazardGHS09: Environmental hazard
Danger
H300, H310, H330, H373, H410
P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P310, P302+P350, P304+P340, P310, P314, P320, P321, P322, P330, P361, P363, P391, P403+P233, P405, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 4: Very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury. E.g. VX gasFlammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. waterInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
40.9 mg/kg (rat, oral)
23.9 mg/kg (mouse, oral)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Mercury(II) acetate, also known as mercuric acetate is a chemical compound, the mercury(II) salt of acetic acid, with the formula Hg(O2CCH3)2. Commonly abbreviated Hg(OAc)2, this compound is employed as a reagent to generate organomercury compounds from unsaturated organic precursors. It is a white, water-soluble solid, but some samples can appear yellowish with time owing to decomposition.

  1. ^ "Mercury (organo) alkyl compounds (as Hg)". Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLH). National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).