Mercury(II) acetate

Synonyms

Acetic acid, mercuridi-; Acetic acid, mercury(2+) salt; Anthracene, 1,4-dihydro-, compd. with mercury diacetate; (1:1); Bis(acetyloxy)mercury; Diacetoxymercury; Mercuriacetate; Mercuric acetate; Mercuric diacetate; Mercury acetate; Mercury acetate (Hg(CH3CO2)2); Mercury acetate (Hg(O2C2H3)2); Mercury diacetate; Mercury(2+) acetate; Mercury(II) acetate; Mercuryl acetate; [ChemIDplus] UN 1629

Category

Mercury Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Water soluble white crystals with vinegar odor; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

Used as a chemical intermediate and catalyst in the production of organic mercury compounds and a chemical reagent; [HSDB]

Comments

Corrosive to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; May have effects on the kidneys, CNS, and peripheral nervous system; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease.

Not registered for pesticide use in the United States; [HSDB]

Biomedical References

Yes

0.025 mg/m3, as Hg

0.1 mg/m3, as Hg

0.02 mg/m3, as Hg, inhalable fraction

10 mg/m3, as Hg

0.177 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

VP from ChemIDplus;

Yes

Sensorimotor

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic