Dimethylmercury
[CAS# 593-74-8]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Organometallic compound >> Organic hafnium, mercury, silver, platinum, etc.
• Name: Dimethylmercury
• Synonyms: Mercury, Dimethyl-; Chebi:30786; [Hgme2]
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₆Hg
• Molecular Weight: 230.66
• CAS Registry Number: 593-74-8
• EINECS: 209-805-3
• SMILES: C[Hg]C
• InChI: 1S/2CH3.Hg/h2*1H3
• InChIKey: ATZBPOVXVPIOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Properties

• Melting point: -43°C (Expl.)
• Boiling point: 93-94°C (Expl.)
• Flash point: 5°C (Expl.)

Safety Data

• Safety Description: Do not start work with this material before a full assessment of therisks has been made. Organo-mercury compounds are extremely toxic! Safetyglasses, plastic-laminate gloves (SilverShield or similar) , good ventilation.Removes sources of ignition from the working area. Do not work in theopen laboratory.

References

• (1): Michael H. Abraham, Javier Gil-Lostes, William E. Acree, Jr, J. Enrique Cometto-Muñiz and William S. Cain. Solvation parameters for mercury and mercury(ii) compounds: calculation of properties of environmental interest, J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 435.