Description
Phenylmercuric acetate; Mercury phenyl acetate
| CAS | 62-38-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8HgO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 336.74 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White |
| Odour | Acetic acid odor | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 148 – 151 °C |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | 0.16g in 100g of water | Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 5 |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | White to yellow crystalline powder or powder | Assay (Ex Hg) | 98 – 100.5% |
| Melting Range | 149 – 153°C | Residue On Ignition | Max 0.2% |
| Mercuric Salts And Heavy Metals | Passes test as per USP | Polymercurated Benzene Compounds | Max 1.5% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1674 | DG Class | 6.1 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS05, GHS06, GHS08, GHS09 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H301-H314-H372-H410 |
| Precaution Statement | P273-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P310-P501 |















