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Mercury(II) acetate, ACS, 98.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Mercuric acetate is used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. It is used in oxymercuration of double bonds. Mercuric acetate is used in non-aqueous titration. It is employed in the manufacture of phenyl mercury compounds which have pharmaceutical applications. It removes the acetamidomethyl protecting group from protected thiol, and converts thiocarbonate esters into dithiocarbonates. It promotes the addition of hydroxide and alkoxide across carbon-carbon double bonds.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 179°C to 182°C |
Color | Red |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 50 g |
Assay Percent Range | 98.0% min. |
Beilstein | 3563831 |
Solubility Information | Highly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and diethyl ether. |
Formula Weight | 318.68 |
Grade | ACS |
Odor | Weak |
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Safety and Handling
- Mercury(II) acetate
- Danger
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Mercuric acetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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