1600-27-7

IUPAC:  Diacetyloxymercury
 Mercuric acetate (1600-27-7) is also called for  AI3-04458 ; Acetic acid, mercuridi- ; Acetic acid, mercury(2+) salt ; Anthracene, 1,4-dihydro-, compd. with mercury diacetate (1:1) ; Bis(acetyloxy)mercury ; CCRIS 7488 ; Caswell No.543A ; Diacetoxymercury ; EINECS 216-491-1 ; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 052104 ; HSDB 1244 ; Mercuric diacetate ; Mercury acetate ; Mercury acetate (Hg(CH₃CO₂)₂) ; Mercury acetate (Hg(O₂C₂H₃)₂) ; Mercury diacetate ; Mercury(2+) acetate ; Mercury(II) acetate ; Mercuryl acetate ; NSC 215199 ; Acetic acid, mercury(2+) salt and so on.
Molecular Formula: C₄H₆HgO₄
Molecular Weight: 318.68
EINECS: 216-491-1
Melting Point:  179-182 °C(lit.)
Density:  3,29 g/cm³
LogP: ACD/LogP: -0.29
ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -1.07
ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -2.86 
ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1 
ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1 
ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 2.73 
ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1 
H bond acceptors: 2 
H bond donors: 1 
Freely Rotating Bonds: 0 
Heavy Atom Count: 9
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 108
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom StereoCenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom StereoCenter Count: 0
Defined Bond StereoCenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond StereoCenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Flash Point: 40 °C 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 23.7 kJ/mol 
Boiling Point: 117.1 °C at 760 mmHg 
Vapour Pressure: 13.9 mmHg at 25°C 
The appearance of  Mercuric acetate (1600-27-7) is white or off-white powder.
The molecular structure of  Mercuric acetate (1600-27-7) :

 Mercuric acetate (1600-27-7) is employed as a reagent to generate organomercury compounds from unsaturated organic precursors.

EPA Extremely Hazardous Substances List. Mercury and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Poison by ingestion, intravenous, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes. Moderately toxic by skin contact. An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS, INORGANIC; MERCURY COMPOUNDS, ORGANIC.
Hazard Codes:  T+,N 
Risk Statements:  26/27/28-33-50/53
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 Statements:  13-28-36-45-60-61
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.
RIDADR:  UN 1629 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany:  3
RTECS:  AI8575000
TSCA:  Yes
HazardClass:  6.1
PackingGroup:  II

OSHA PEL: CL 0.1 mg(Hg)/m³ (skin)
ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.1 mg(Hg)/m³ (skin); BEI: 35 µg/g creatinine total inorganic mercury in urine preshift; 15 µg/g creatinine total inorganic mercury in blood at end of shift at end of workweek.
DFG MAK: Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans
NIOSH REL: (Mercury, Aryl and Inorganic) CL 0.1 mg/m³ (skin)
DOT Classification:  6.1; Label: Poison

1.Reactivity Profile
 Mercuric acetate (1600-27-7) is incompatible with acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, azides, calcium (amalgam formation), sodium carbide, lithium, rubidium, and copper .