| Identification | More | [Name]
MERCURIC ACETATE | [CAS]
1600-27-7 | [Synonyms]
ACETIC ACID, MERCURIC SALT
ACETIC ACID MERCURY(II) SALT
ACETIC ACID MERCURY SALT
MERCURIC ACETATE
MERCURY(+2)ACETATE
MERCURY ACETATE
MERCURY(II) ACETATE
Aceticacid,mercury(2+)salt
aceticacid,mercury(2++)salt
ai3-04458
bis(acetyloxy)mercury
diacetoxymercury
epapesticidechemicalcode052104
mercuriacetate
mercuricdiacetate
mercuryacetate(hg(o2c2h3)2)
mercurydiacetate
mercurylacetate
Acetic acid mercury(II) salt~Mercuric acetate
mercuric acetete | [EINECS(EC#)]
216-491-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C4H6HgO4 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00012165 | [Molecular Weight]
318.68 | [MOL File]
1600-27-7.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Mercuric acetate is a white crystalline solid
with a mild vinegar-like odor. | [Melting point ]
179-182 °C(lit.) | [density ]
3,29 g/cm3 | [vapor density ]
11 (vs air) | [storage temp. ]
Store at RT. | [solubility ]
Water (Slightly) | [form ]
Solid | [color ]
White to almost white | [Specific Gravity]
3.27 | [Odor]
Slight acetic acid odor | [Stability:]
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. May decompose upon exposure to light. | [Water Solubility ]
Soluble in water. | [Hydrolytic Sensitivity]
0: forms stable aqueous solutions | [Sensitive ]
Light Sensitive | [Merck ]
14,5873 | [BRN ]
3563831 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
1600-27-7(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Mercuric acetate (1600-27-7) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
T+,N | [Risk Statements ]
R26/27/28:Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R33:Danger of cumulative effects.
R50/53:Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment . | [Safety Statements ]
S13:Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs .
S28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer) .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S60:This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste .
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet . | [RIDADR ]
UN 1629 6.1/PG 2
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
AI8575000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HazardClass ]
6.1 | [PackingGroup ]
II | [HS Code ]
28521000 | [Safety Profile]
Poison by ingestion,
intravenous, intraperitoneal, and
subcutaneous routes. Moderately toxic by
skin contact. An experimental teratogen.
Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation
data reported. When heated to
decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Hg.
See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS. | [Hazardous Substances Data]
1600-27-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [General Description]
White crystalline solid with an odor of vinegar. Sensitive to light. Density 3.25 g/cm3. Toxic by inhalation (dust, etc.) and by ingestion. | [Reactivity Profile]
MERCURY ACETATE(1600-27-7) is incompatible with acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, azides, calcium (amalgam formation), sodium carbide, lithium, rubidium, and copper . | [Air & Water Reactions]
Water soluble. Decomposed by water to form a yellow insoluble product. | [Hazard]
Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin
absorption; strong irritant. | [Health Hazard]
MERCURY ACETATE may cause death by hypovolemic shock or kidney failure. Chronic exposure may lead to kidney failure. | [Potential Exposure]
Mercuric acetate is used chiefly for
mercuration of organic compounds; for the absorption ofethylene; as a chemical intermediate for phenylmercuric
acetate; a mildewcide; and other organomercury compounds. It is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis; and in
the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. | [Fire Hazard]
When heated to decomposition, MERCURY ACETATE emits toxic fumes of mercury. Avoid light. | [First aid]
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Speed in removing material from skin
is of extreme importance. Shampoo hair promptly if contaminated. Seek medical attention immediately. If this
chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin
rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including
resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomitting. Medical observation is
recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for
pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may
consider administering a drug or other inhalation therapy.
Antidotes and Special Procedures for medical personnel:
The drug NAP (n-acetyl penicillamine) has been used to
treat mercury poisoning, with mixed success.
| [Shipping]
UN1629 Mercury acetate, Hazard Class: 6.1;
Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. | [Incompatibilities]
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,
nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,
bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,
strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. Light and heat can cause
decomposition. | [Description]
Mercury (II) acetate is the chemical compound 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. | [Chemical Properties]
Mercuric acetate is a white crystalline solid
with a mild vinegar-like odor. | [Chemical Properties]
Mercuric acetate, Hg(C2H3O2)2 , is a toxic, light-sensitive white powder, soluble in water,alcohol,and acetic acid. On exposure to heat, mercuric acetate produces toxic fumes of mercury/mercuric oxide. Mercuric acetate is incompatible with chromic acid, chromic anhydride, nitric acid, perchloric acid, permanganates, sodium peroxide, potassium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxides, acid anhydrides, and strong oxidising agents.
| [Physical properties]
Mercury(II) acetate is a crystalline solid consisting of isolated Hg(OAc)2 molecules with Hg-O distances of 2.07 ?. Three long, weak intermolecular Hg···O bonds of about 2.75 ? are also present,resulting in a slightly distorted square pyramidal coordination geometry at Hg. | [Uses]
Chiefly for mercuration of organic compounds; for the absorption of ethylene. | [Uses]
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. | [Uses]
Used in determination of nitrate in chromium compounds | [Reactions]
Arenes undergo "mercuration" upon treatment with Hg(OAc)2. The one acetate group that remains on mercury can be displaced by chloride :
C6H5OH + Hg(OAc)2 → C6H4(OH)-2-HgOAc + HOAc
C6H4(OH)-2-HgOAc + NaCl → C6H4(OH)-2-HgCl + NaOAc
The Hg2+ center binds to alkenes, inducing the addition of hydroxide and alkoxide. For example, treatment of methylacrylate with mercuric acetate in methanol gives an α - mercuri ester :
Hg(OAc)2 + CH2 = CHCO2CH3 + CH3OH → CH3OCH2CH(HgOAc)CO2CH3+ HOAc
Mercury(II) has a high affinity for sulfur ligands. Hg (OAc)2 can be used as a reagent to remove the acetamidomethyl protecting group, which is used to "protect" thiol groups in organic synthesis. Similarly Hg(OAc)2 is a standard reagent to convert thiocarbonate esters into dithiocarbonates:
(RS)2C=S + H2O + Hg(OAc)2 → (RS)2C=O + HgS + 2 HOAc
Mercury (II) acetate is used for oxymercuration reactions. | [storage]
Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Store in a secure poison location. Prior to working with this chemical you should be trained on its proper handling and storage. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, wellventilated area away from oxidizers (such as perchlorates, peroxides, permanganates, chlorates and nitrates), light, heat, and acids. | [Purification Methods]
Recrystallise it from glacial acetic acid. POISONOUS. [Beilstein 2 IV 114.] |
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