3294-57-3

Basic information

• Product Name: PHENYL(TRICHLOROMETHYL)MERCURY
• Synonyms: phenyl(trichloromethyl)-mercur;PHENYL(TRICHLOROMETHYL)MERCURY;(TRICHLOROMETHYLMERCURIO)BENZENE;(Trichloromethyl)phenylmercury(II);Phenyl(trichloromethyl)mercury(II)
• CAS NO: 3294-57-3
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₅Cl₃Hg
• Molecular Weight: 396.06
• EINECS: 221-960-9
• Mol File: 3294-57-3.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 111-114 °C
• Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: g/cm³
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: PHENYL(TRICHLOROMETHYL)MERCURY(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: PHENYL(TRICHLOROMETHYL)MERCURY(3294-57-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: PHENYL(TRICHLOROMETHYL)MERCURY(3294-57-3)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: T+,N
• Statements: 26/27/28-33-50/53
• Safety Statements: 13-28-36-45-60-61
• RIDADR: UN 2026 6.1/PG 2
• WGK Germany: 3
• F: 8-10
• HazardClass: 6.1(a)
• PackingGroup: II
• Hazardous Substances Data: 3294-57-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

PHENYL(TRICHLOROMETHYL)MERCURY is a chemical compound that contains a phenyl group, a trichloromethyl group, and a mercury atom. It is a synthetic organic compound that is often used as a reagent in organic chemistry reactions. It is also known for its toxic properties, as mercury compounds are notorious for their harmful effects on human health and the environment. Exposure to PHENYL(TRICHLOROMETHYL)MERCURY can cause severe health problems, including neurological damage, kidney damage, and respiratory issues. Due to its toxic nature, the use and handling of PHENYL(TRICHLOROMETHYL)MERCURY should be strictly regulated and conducted with appropriate safety measures in place.

InChI:InChI=1/C6H5.CCl3.Hg/c1-2-4-6-5-3-1;2-1(3)4;/h1-5H;;/rC7H5Cl3Hg/c8-7(9,10)11-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H

Upstream product

• 1840-40-0 trichloromethyltrifluorosilane 
• 62-38-4 phenylmercuric acetate 
• 67-66-3 chloroform 
• 100-56-1 phenylmercury(II) chloride 

Downstream Products

• 727-65-1 N-phenyl-N-(1,2,2-trichlorovinyl)aniline 
• 686-10-2 N,N-diethyl-1,2,2-trichlorovinylamine 
• 57-15-8 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol 
• 84681-10-7 dimethyl 2-chloro-5-p-anisylfuran-3,4-dicarboxylate 
• 87-85-4 Hexamethylbenzene 
• 65-85-0 benzoic acid 
• 15041-50-6 tetracobaltdodecacarbonyl 
• 587-85-9 diphenylmercury(II) 
• 100-56-1 phenylmercury(II) chloride 
• 13340-12-0 trichloromethyl-trimethyl tin 
• 36192-02-6 3-(Benzyloxy)-1,1-dichloro-1a,2,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H-cyclopropa[b]naphthalene 
• 5778-71-2 10-chloro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-cyclohepta[1,2-b]quinoline 
• 89393-28-2 C₂₉H₂₀Cl₂ 
• 76950-73-7 (1S,5S)-6,6-Dichloro-1,3,4,5-tetraphenyl-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-en-2-one 

Relevant articles and documents

Nucleophilic cleavage of the Si-C bond in organotrifluorosilanes and diorganodifluorosilanes

The Si-C bond in aryltrifluorosilanes, 4-XC6H4SiF3 (X = H, CH3, Cl, Br or NO2), is readily cleaved by mercury(II) salts HgY2 (Y = Cl, Br, I, CN or OCOCH3) or HgO to form organomercurials of the type 4-XC6H4HgY or (4-XC6H4)2Hg, respectively.Electron-donating substituent X facilitate the reaction, whereas electron-withdrawing substituents make it more difficult.Mercury(II) salts and mercury(II) oxide also cleave the Si-C bond in chloromethyltrifluorosilanes, F3Si(CH3-nCln) (n = 1-3) to produce the corresponding organic mercurials containing an Hg(CH3-nCln) group.The substitution of the fluorine atom in organotrifluorosilanes by an alkyl group hinders the bond cleavage between the silicon atom and the electronegative organic substituent.The reactions studied are believed to follow a nucleophilic mechanism involving asynchronous formation of a four-centered transition state with a pentacoordinate silicon atom.