Mercurous acetate, 95%

Name: Mercurous acetate, 95%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001219

About Mercurous acetate, 95%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Mercurous acetate, an organometallic reagent registered under CAS number 631-60-7, specified at 95% purity. The compound has the formula C2H3HgO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 259.64 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is mercury(1+) acetate. Alternative names: Mercury(I) acetate and Mercury monoacetate.

The material typically appears as white to off-white powder or crystals. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 8 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for carbon–carbon bond formation, grignard and organometallic chemistry and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Mercurous acetate in 1 g, 5 g and 25 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Carbon–carbon bond formation
Grignard & organometallic chemistry
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Mercurous acetate, 95%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001219
CAS Number	631-60-7
IUPAC name	mercury(1+) acetate
Molecular formula	C₂H₃HgO₂
Molecular weight	259.64 g/mol
Exact mass	260.9839
Purity / assay	95%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	WRYNUJYAXVDTCB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CC(=O)[O-].[Hg+]
PubChem CID	61181

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.1 Å²
Synonyms	Mercury(I) acetate, Mercury monoacetate, Mercury acetate (HgOAc), Acetic acid, mercury (1+) salt, Mercury acetate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H316Causes mild skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P262, P264, P270, P272, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P308 + P316, P316, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P361 + P364, P362 + P364, 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Mercurous acetate, 95%?

The CAS Registry Number of Mercurous acetate, 95% is 631-60-7. It is also known as Mercury(I) acetate, Mercury monoacetate, Mercury acetate (HgOAc).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Mercurous acetate, 95%?

Mercurous acetate, 95% has the molecular formula C2H3HgO2 and a molecular weight of 259.64 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is mercury(1+) acetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Mercurous acetate, 95% can I order?

We supply Mercurous acetate, 95% in (95%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Mercurous acetate, 95%?

Yes. Every lot of Mercurous acetate, 95% 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 Mercurous acetate, 95% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Mercurous acetate, 95% is classified as hazardous, 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.