Description

Mercury(II) Acetylide is a highly specialized inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 37297-87-3. This material is valued in advanced research and development for its unique reactivity profile and role in specific synthetic pathways. It is primarily sought by chemical researchers and developers in the fields of organometallic chemistry and materials science for creating novel compounds and studying reaction mechanisms.

Application

Mercury(II) Acetylide serves as a critical reagent in specialized chemical synthesis and research applications. Its primary uses include:

• Organometallic Synthesis: As a precursor or intermediate in the preparation of complex organomercury compounds and other metal-acetylide complexes.
• Materials Science Research: For investigating the properties of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers that incorporate acetylide ligands.
• Catalysis Development: In academic and industrial R&D for studying potential catalytic applications of mercury-based compounds in organic transformations.
• Analytical Chemistry: As a standard or reference material in specialized spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis methods.
• Energetic Materials Research: For controlled studies on the properties of metal acetylides in specialized experimental settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercury(II) Acetylide
CAS No.	37297-87-3
Molecular Formula	C₂Hg
Molecular Weight	240.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercuric Acetylide; Ethynylmercury; Acetylene, mercurio derivative; Mercury acetylide; Mercury(2+) acetylide; Mercury ethynediyldiide; Bis(ethynyl)mercury; Mercuric ethynide
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Quality Control

Our Mercury(II) Acetylide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research purposes. The material undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including purity assessment and identification verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its properties of being strictly light-sensitive, easily oxidized, and hygroscopic, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. It should be kept separate from strong oxidizers and other incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light gray powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Hg content)	Min. 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.005%

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