Diphenylmercury
[CAS# 587-85-9]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Organometallic compound >> Organic hafnium, mercury, silver, platinum, etc.
• Name: Diphenylmercury
• Synonyms: Benzene, mercuriodi-; NSC 23990
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₀Hg
• Molecular Weight: 354.80
• CAS Registry Number: 587-85-9
• EC Number: 209-606-1

Properties

• Density: 1.94000122070312 g/cm³ (129 ºC)^*
• Melting point: 128-129 ºC^**

^* Sugden, Samuel; Journal of the Chemical Society 1929, P316-30.

^** Jolles, Zvi E.; GB 901562 1962.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H310