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DIMETHYLMERCURY [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
[(CH3)2HG]
formula, see observation
C2H6Hg
formula, see observation
593-74-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which belongs to a class of organic mercury compounds known as alkyl mercuries, appears under the form of a colorless liquid having a weak, sweet odor, is highly reactive, flammable and toxic, is used primarily in research, and constitutes an environmental contaminant that can be found together with monomethyl mercury compounds in fish and birds.

OBS

Chemical formula: [(CH3)2HG] or C2H6Hg

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
[(CH3)2HG]
formula, see observation
C2H6Hg
formula, see observation
593-74-8
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : [(CH3)2HG] ou C2H6Hg

Spanish

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