Mercury(II) acetate, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, >=99.0% (precipitation titration)

Synonyms: Mercuric acetate

CAS Number: 1600-27-7

Formula: C4H6HgO4

Formula Weight: 318.68

Linear Formula: (CH3COO)2Hg

MDL No.: MFCD00012165

Purity: >=99.0% (precipitation titration)

Melting Point: 179-182 C (lit.)

Beilstein Registry Number: 3563831

EC Number: 216-491-1

UNSPSC Code: 12352300

General description: Mercury(II) acetate forms various addition compounds with olefins. Polarographic evaluation of these addition compounds has been proposed. It participates in the synthesis of nitrate esters, acetate esters, alcohols and ethers.

Application: Mercury(II) acetate may be used in the preparation of 2-benzylidene-3(2H)-benzofuran-3-ones (aurones).