Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+

Name: Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014926

About Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+

Mercuric acetate (CAS 1600-27-7) is a refractory / heavy metal compound offered by Vaqora Chemicals (AR grade) with a typical assay of ≥99%. The compound has the formula C4H6HgO4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 318.68 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is mercury(2+) diacetate. Alternative names: Mercury(II) acetate and Mercury diacetate.

It is supplied as a solid. Literature values give a melting point of 179-182 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, pharmaceutical synthesis and catalysis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 50 g, 100 g, 250 g and 5 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Pharmaceutical synthesis
Catalysis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-014926
CAS Number	1600-27-7
IUPAC name	mercury(2+) diacetate
Molecular formula	C₄H₆HgO₄
Molecular weight	318.68 g/mol
Exact mass	319.9973
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	28521000
InChIKey	BRMYZIKAHFEUFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Hg+2]
PubChem CID	15337

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	Solid
Melting point	179-182 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	80.3 Å²
UN number	UN 1629
Synonyms	Mercury(II) acetate, Mercury diacetate, Mercuriacetate, Mercuric diacetate, Mercuryl acetate, Mercury(2+) acetate, Bis(acetyloxy)mercury, Acetic acid, mercuridi-, Acetic acid, mercury(2+) salt, Mercury acetate (Hg(CH3CO2)2), Mercury acetate (Hg(O2C2H3)2), Acetic acid, mercury(2+) salt (2:1)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P319, P320, P321, P330, P361 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1600-27-7

Extra Pure

Mercuric acetate, 99%

CAS: 1600-27-7
Formula: C₄H₆HgO₄
MW: 318.68 g/mol

VQ-014925

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+ is 1600-27-7. It is also known as Mercury(II) acetate, Mercury diacetate, Mercuriacetate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+?

Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+ has the molecular formula C4H6HgO4 and a molecular weight of 318.68 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is mercury(2+) diacetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+ can I order?

We supply Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+ in AR (≥99%) grade, in 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Mercuric acetate, GR, 99%+ is classified as hazardous (UN 1629), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.