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What is Mercuric Acetate?
Mercuric Acetate is an inorganic chemical compound which exists as a white, water-soluble crystalline powder having vinegar-like odor. It is sensitive to light and can turn yellowish with time due to decomposition.
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| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name of Product | Mercuric Acetate |
| CAS NO | 1600-27-7 |
| Synonyms | Mercury(II) acetate; Mercury diacetate; Diacetoxymercury; Acetato de Mercúrio; Acétate mercurique; |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6HgO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 318.70 g/mol |
| Composition | C 15.07%, H 1.90% Hg 62.95%, O 20.08% |
| Odor | Mild Vinegar Odor |
| Pubchem CID | 15337 |
| Pubchem SID | 462770293 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance (Color) | White to off- White |
| 2 | Appearance (Form) | Powder |
| 3 | Residue on Reduction | ≤ 0.02 % |
| 4 | Insoluble matter | ≤ 0.01 % |
| 5 | Chloride(Cl) | ≤ 0.005 % |
| 6 | Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.001 % |
| 7 | Sulfate | ≤ 0.005 % |
| 8 | Other Heavy Metals(as Lead) | ≤ 0.002 % |
| 9 | Nitrate(NO3) | ≤ 0.005 % |
| 10 | Mercurous Mercury | ≤ 0.4 % |
| 11 | Assay | ≥ 98.0 % |
Uses
- As a reagent, Mercuric acetate is utilized for the production of organomercury compounds originating from unsaturated organic precursors.
- It is also used as a reagent in oxymercuration-demercuration reaction.
- As a result of its great affinity for sulfur, it is utilized as a reagent in desulfurization procedures.
- Idoxuridine synthesis was a renowned application of mercuric acetate.
FAQs
Q. Is Mercuric Acetate soluble in water?
Mercuric Acetate is soluble in water, with a solubility of approximately 25 g/100 mL at 10 °C.
Q. What is the formula for Mercuric Acetate?
Mercuric Acetate is the chemical compound with the formula Hg(O2CCH3)2.
Resources
Mercury Salts | Examples, Applications & Associated Hazards
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