Description

Mercuric Ethylhexoate is an organomercury compound primarily used as a catalyst and reagent in specialized chemical syntheses. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate specific organic transformations, making it a critical component for advanced material and fine chemical production. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in sectors such as polymer chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and specialty catalysts.

Application

• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst in the production of specific polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in specialized organic reactions, including addition and cyclization processes.
• Stabilizer/Additive: Employed in the formulation of certain high-performance materials and coatings.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel synthetic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercuric Ethylhexoate
CAS No.	18258-07-6
Molecular Formula	C16H30HgO4
Molecular Weight	487.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercury(II) 2-ethylhexanoate; Mercury bis(2-ethylhexanoate); Di(2-ethylhexanoate)mercury; Mercuric octoate; Mercury 2-ethylhexanoate; Bis(2-ethylhexanoato)mercury; Ethylhexanoic acid, mercury(2+) salt
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Quality Control

Our Mercuric Ethylhexoate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product is analyzed against stringent in-house specifications, with key parameters including assay, heavy metal content, and solvent residues. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the nature of organomercury compounds, appropriate chemical hygiene and storage practices must be observed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Hg Content)	Min. 40.0%
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 98.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets internal limits

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