Phenyl Mercuric Acetate (CAS 62-38-4)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE

Cat. NoKC.1610133 CategorySalts Molecular FormulaC8H8HgO2 CAS62-38-4 Molecular Weight336.74 g/mol

Pack sizes 25GM100GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

Acute toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

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Phenylmercury acetate is an arylmercury compound and a member of benzenes.

Was used as a biocide in interior and exterior paints prior to 1991; [ATSDR ToxProfiles] Not registered for current use in the U.S by the EPA. [HSDB]
Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]
Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry]
For Phenylmercuric Acetate (USEPA/OPP PC Code: 066003) there are 0 labels match. /SRP: Not registered for current use in the U.S./

Physical Description	Small lustrous prisms. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. May severely irritate skin and eyes. Used as an herbicide and fungicide. as such, is mixed with organic solvent for the pu…
Color/Form	WHITE TO CREAMY WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER OR SMALL WHITE PRISMS OR LEAFLETS
Odor	ODORLESS
Melting Point	300 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	140 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density	0.24 (est) (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubility	Slightly soluble (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	9 mmHg at 95 °F (NTP, 1992)
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable for at least 2 years under normal storage conditions in unopened containers.

IUPAC Name	acetyloxy(phenyl)mercury
Molecular Formula	C8H8HgO2
Molecular Weight	336.74 g/mol
CAS	62-38-4
SMILES	CC(=O)O[Hg]C1=CC=CC=C1
InChIKey	XEBWQGVWTUSTLN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Catalog No	KC.1610133
Pack sizes	25GM · 100GM

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