4-Aminophenylmercuric acetate
Agent Name
4-Aminophenylmercuric acetate
CAS Number
6283-24-5
Formula
C8-H9-Hg-N-O2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
(Acetato)(p-aminophenyl)mercury; p-(Acetoxymercuri)aniline; p-Aminophenylmercuriacetate; p-Aminophenylmercuric acetate; p-Aminophenylmercury acetate; (Acetato-O)(4-aminophenyl)mercury; 4-Aminophenylmercury acetate; Mercury, (acetato)(p-aminophenyl)-; Mercury, (acetato-kappaO)(4-aminophenyl)-; Mercury, (acetato-O)(4-aminophenyl)- (9CI); [ChemIDplus] 4-(Acetoxymercurio)aniline; APMA; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2025
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Covalently linked to agarose for purification of FAD & COA with chromatography." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Intravenous LD50 (mouse) = 18 mg/kg; [RTECS] Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ injury; Targets the kidney and nerves; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Mercury, aryl compounds" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Mercury compound, solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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