Description

Ethylphenethynylmercury is a specialized organomercury compound with the CAS number 2444-98-6. This chemical serves as a valuable reagent and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly for introducing the phenylethynyl moiety into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures. Its role is critical in exploratory synthesis and process development where precise mercury-mediated coupling reactions are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key synthetic intermediate in the discovery and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized polymers, ligands, and organometallic complexes with tailored electronic properties.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a precursor for catalysts or catalyst modifiers in cross-coupling and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and exploratory chemistry within university and corporate research laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylphenethynylmercury
CAS No.	2444-98-6
Molecular Formula	C10H10Hg
Molecular Weight	306.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl(phenylethynyl)mercury; Mercury, ethyl(phenylethynyl)-; Phenylethynylethylmercury; (Phenylethynyl)ethylmercury; Ethyl phenylethynyl mercury; Ethyl(2-phenylethynyl)mercury
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethylphenethynylmercury is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR, elemental analysis, and chromatographic methods, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation. Due to its organomercury nature, store separately from incompatible materials and adhere to all local and international regulations for hazardous material storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Assay by NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Mercury Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM)

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