Description

Mercuric Acetate is an organomercury compound with the chemical formula C₄H₆HgO₄. This reagent is valued in industrial and research chemistry for its role as a selective oxidizing agent and a source of mercury(II) ions. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, and catalyst development sectors. Consistent quality and reliable supply are critical for processes requiring precise stoichiometry and purity.

Application

• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a selective oxidizing agent for the conversion of alkenes to carbonyl compounds (oxymercuration-demercuration reactions).
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material or catalyst in various organic transformations and polymerization processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a titrant or reagent in volumetric analysis for the determination of halides, particularly chlorides.
• Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of other mercury compounds and specialty chemicals.
• Preservative: Historically used in certain industrial preservatives and antifouling agents, subject to strict regulatory controls.
• Laboratory Research: A key reagent in academic and industrial research for studying organomercury chemistry and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercuric Acetate
CAS No.	1600-27-7
Molecular Formula	C₄H₆HgO₄
Molecular Weight	318.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercury(II) acetate; Mercury diacetate; Acetic acid, mercury(2+) salt; Bis(acetyloxy)mercury; Diacetoxymercury
EINECS	216-491-1

Quality Control

Our Mercuric Acetate is manufactured under strict quality control procedures to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Due to its properties of being strictly light-sensitive, easily oxidized, and hygroscopic, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HgO basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Clear, colorless solution in dilute acetic acid
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.005 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.