Diethylmercury
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. It is, however, considerably less toxic than dimethylmercury.
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diethylmercury | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.001 |
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| MeSH | C007378 |
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| Properties | |
| 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) |
| Insoluble | |
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| GHS Signal word | Danger |
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H300, H310, H330, H373, H410 |
| P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+310, P302+350, P304+340, P310, P314, P320, P321, P322, P330, P361, P363, P391, P403+233, P405, P501 | |
| 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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See also
- Dimethylmercury, a related compound
- Ethylmercury
- Mercury poisoning
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