mercury pentanedione - Names and Identifiers
mercury pentanedione - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | C5H8HgO2
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Molar Mass | 300.70582 |
mercury pentanedione - Introduction
Mercury pentanedione (Mercury pentanedione) is an organic Mercury compound with a chemical formula of Hg(C5H7O2)2.
Nature:
1. Appearance: colorless to light yellow crystal or crystalline powder;
2. Density: about 1.89g/cm³;
3. Melting Point: about 140-142 ° C;
4. Solubility: soluble in organic solvents, such as alcohol, ether and ether ketone, low solubility in water.
Use:
1. As a trigger: in the polymerization reaction, it can be used as a trigger for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to initiate free radical polymerization;
2. As a catalyst: in organic synthesis, Mercury pentanedione can be used as a catalyst to participate in the formation of C- C bonds;
3. For Analytical Chemistry: in the analysis of organic mercury, Mercury pentanedione is often used to determine the content of Mercury.
Preparation Method:
Mercury pentanedione can be prepared by the intermolecular reaction between Mercury and acetylacetone. The specific method involves the reaction of organic mercury compounds with alcohol, hydrolysis, purification and other steps.
Safety Information:
1. Mercury and its compounds are highly toxic substances, which are harmful to human body and environment;
2. Contact with mercury pentanedione should avoid skin contact, inhalation and swallowing;
3. Operation should wear appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves, protective glasses and respiratory protection;
4. Mercury pentanedione should be properly stored to avoid mixing with other chemicals;
5. Waste shall be disposed in accordance with relevant laws and regulations to avoid environmental pollution.
Last Update:2024-04-10 22:29:15