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631-60-7

Name MERCURY(I) ACETATE
CAS 631-60-7
EINECS(EC#) 211-161-3
Molecular Formula C4H6Hg2O4
MDL Number MFCD00083002
Molecular Weight 519.27
MOL File 631-60-7.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Colorless scales or plates, decomposed by boiling water and by light into mercury and mercuric acetate. Slightly soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol and ether; soluble in dilute nitric acid.
Melting point  178-180°C
density  3,27 g/cm3
solubility  slightly soluble in H2O; insoluble in ethanol, ethyl ether
form  colorless scales
color  colorless scales
Water Solubility  0.75g/100mL H2O (12°C) [CRC10]
Sensitive  Light Sensitive
Merck  14,5892
Uses
Medicine (antibacterial).
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Risk Statements 
Safety Statements 
RIDADR  1629
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
Safety Profile
A poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS.

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