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HG(C2H3O2)2 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C4H6O4·Hg
formula, see observation
Hg(C2H3O2)2
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a crystalline powder, used as catalyst in organic synthesis and in pharmaceuticals.

OBS

mercuric acetate: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H6O4·Hg or Hg(C2H3O2)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H6O4·Hg
formula, see observation
Hg(C2H3O2)2
formula, see observation
OBS

acétate mercurique : forme vieillie mais correcte; fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H6O4·Hg ou Hg(C2H3O2)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H6O4·Hg
formula, see observation
Hg(C2H3O2)2
formula, see observation
OBS

Polvo cristalino blanco, soluble en agua y alcohol. Sensible a la luz. Muy tóxico y fuerte irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C4H6O4·Hg o Hg(C2H3O2)2

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