Mercury acetate is a white crystalline solid with an odor of vinegar. Sensitive to light. Density 3.25 g / cm3. Toxic by inhalation (dust, etc.) and by ingestion.
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Mercury acetate is a white crystalline solid with an odor of vinegar. Sensitive to light. Density 3.25 g / cm3. Toxic by inhalation (dust, etc.) and by ingestion.
| Physical Description | Mercury acetate is a white crystalline solid with an odor of vinegar. Sensitive to light. Density 3.25 g / cm3. Toxic by inhalation (dust, etc.) and by ingestion. |
| Color/Form | White-yellow crystals or powder |
| Odor | Mild vinegar-like odor |
| Melting Point | 352 to 356 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 3.27 (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Soluble in diethyl ether and ethanol |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.17 [mmHg] |
| Stability/Shelf Life | SENSITIVE TO LIGHT; AQ SOLN DECOMP ON STANDING, YIELDING A YELLOW PRECIPITATE |
| IUPAC Name | mercury(2+) diacetate |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6HgO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 318.68 g/mol |
| CAS | 1600-27-7 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Hg+2] |
| InChIKey | BRMYZIKAHFEUFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| Catalog No | KC.1310091 |
| Pack sizes | 25GM · 100GM · 500GM |
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.