Chemical Properties
usually provided as a colourless aqueous solution
Uses
Methyl mercury(II) hydroxide is used as defoliant and epoxidation catalyst, as denaturing agent.
General Description
Greenish-white powder or flakes with an unpleasant odor.
Air & Water Reactions
METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE is sensitive to air and light. Slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE is incompatible with oxidizing materials, acid and acid fumes.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE are not available. METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE is probably combustible.
Safety Profile
Poison by
intraperitoneal route. An experimental
teratogen. Experimental reproductive
effects. Human mutation data reported.
When heated to decomposition it emits
toxic fumes of Hg.