Name | DIMETHYLMERCURY |
Synonyms | (CH3)2Hg dimethyl-mercur DIMETHYLMERCURY MERCURY DIMETHYL methylmercury II Methyl mercury ion Dimethylmercury(II) |
CAS | 593-74-8 |
EINECS | 209-805-3 |
Molecular Formula | C2H6Hg |
Molar Mass | 230.66 |
Density | 2.961 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −43 °C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 93-94 °C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 42 °F |
Water Solubility | insoluble H2O; soluble ether, alcohol [MER06] |
Appearance | liquid |
Merck | 13,3276 |
BRN | 3600205 |
Storage Condition | Flammables area |
Stability | Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.543(lit.) |
Use | Use Dimethylmercury (DMeHg) is considered to be one of the most toxic mercury compounds. Because of its strong bioaccumulation and biomagnification effect, it poses a serious threat to human health. It is highly volatile and can exist in the air in gaseous form. Dimethylmercury is mainly used to prepare trimethylgallium. |
Risk Codes | R26/27/28 - Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R33 - Danger of cumulative effects R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
Safety Description | S13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
UN IDs | UN 3383 6.1/PG 1 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | OW3010000 |
Hazard Class | 3.1 |
Packing Group | II |
Raw Materials | ALUMINUM CARBIDE Methyl mercury n-Butane Propane Iodomethane METHYLMAGNESIUM IODIDE |
Downstream Products | CH3 METHYLMERCURY(II) CHLORIDE Glutathione |