Diethylmercury

Diethylmercury

Names
IUPAC name diethylmercury
Identifiers
CAS Number	627-44-1 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	11814 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.010.001
EC Number	211-000-7
MeSH	C007378
UNII	323TG9BTE8 N
InChI InChI=1S/2C2H5.Hg/c2*1-2;/h2*1H2,2H3; N Key: SPIUPAOJDZNUJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N N InChI=1/2C2H5.Hg/c2*1-2;/h2*1H2,2H3;/rC4H10Hg/c1-3-5-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3 Key: SPIUPAOJDZNUJH-KFYQOLPSAK
SMILES CC[Hg]CC
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H10Hg
Molar mass	258.71 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Odor	Sweet
Density	2.446 g/ml
Melting point	−45 °C (−49 °F; 228 K)
Boiling point	156 to 157 °C (313 to 315 °F; 429 to 430 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Hazards
R-phrases (outdated)	R26, R27, R28, R33, R50, R53
S-phrases (outdated)	S13, S28, S36, S45, S60, S61
Flash point	N/A
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Diethylmercury is a flammable, colorless liquid, and one of the strongest known neurotoxins. This organomercury compound is described as having a slightly sweet smell, though inhaling enough fumes to notice this would be hazardous.^[1] This chemical can cross the blood–brain barrier, causing permanent brain damage.

See also

• Dimethylmercury, a related compound
• Ethylmercury
• Mercury poisoning

References

1. ↑ http://www.chemicalbook.com/ChemicalProductProperty_EN.aspx?CBNumber=CB7165894