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METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE

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METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE Basic information

Product Name:
METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE
Synonyms:
  • hydroxymethyl-mercur
  • methylhydrargyriumhydroxid
  • methylmercuryhydroxide
  • Methyl-mercuryhydroxide
  • Methylmercury(II)hydroxide,1MinH2O
  • methylmerkurihydroxid
  • Methylmercury(II)hydroxide,~1Maqueoussolution
  • Mercury, hydroxymethyl.
CAS:
1184-57-2
MF:
CH4HgO
MW:
232.63
EINECS:
214-667-2
Product Categories:
  • organomercury compound
Mol File:
1184-57-2.mol
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METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE Chemical Properties

Melting point:
137°C
Boiling point:
39.8°C
RTECS 
OW4900000
form 
Liquid
color 
Colorless
Water Solubility 
Slightly soluble in water.
Exposure limits
ACGIH: TWA 0.01 mg/m3; STEL 0.03 mg/m3 (Skin)
OSHA: Ceiling 0.04 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 2 mg/m3; IDLH 10 mg/m3; TWA 0.01 mg/m3; TWA 0.05 mg/m3; STEL 0.03 mg/m3; Ceiling 0.1 mg/m3
Stability:
Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, alkalis, acids, alkali earth metals, reactive inorganic and organic compounds.
CAS DataBase Reference
1184-57-2
EPA Substance Registry System
Methymercury hydroxide (1184-57-2)
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Safety Information

Risk Statements 
26/27/28-33
Safety Statements 
13-28-45
RIDADR 
2024
HazardClass 
6.1
PackingGroup 
I
Toxicity
monkey,LD,oral,> 3mg/kg (3mg/kg),American Journal of Pathology. Vol. 80, Pg. 451, 1975.

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METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE Usage And Synthesis

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.

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