METHYLMERCURY HYDROXIDE supplier

Name
METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE
EINECS 215-667-2
EU number: 080-004-00-7
CAS No. 1184-57-2
Article Data7
CAS DataBase
Density g/cm³
Solubility Slightly soluble in water.
Melting Point 137ºC
Formula CH4 Hg O
Boiling Point °Cat760mmHg
Molecular Weight 232.632
Flash Point °C
Transport Information
Appearance solid flakes or powder
Safety Poison by intraperitoneal route. An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS, INORGANIC; MERCURY COMPOUNDS, ORGANIC.
Risk Codes 26/27/28-33 46 58
Molecular Structure
Hazard Symbols
Synonyms Methylmercuryhydroxide (6CI); Hydroxo(methyl)mercury; Hydroxymethylmercury;Methylhydroxymercury; Methylmercuric hydroxide; NSC 19997; Panogen Soil Drench
PSA 20.23000
LogP 0.40450

METHYLMERCURY HYDROXIDE Chemical Properties

Methylmercury hydroxide(1184-57-2)'s molecular formula is CH₄HgO and its formula weight is 232.63.
Methylmercury hydroxide(1184-57-2) has the property of being dissolved in water.
The molecular structure of methylmercury hydroxide(1184-57-2):

METHYLMERCURY HYDROXIDE Uses

Used in organic synthesis, or as epoxidation catalyst and defoliants.

METHYLMERCURY HYDROXIDE Toxicity Data With Reference

1.	dni-hmn:hla 10 µmol/L	AEMBAP Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. 177 (1984),229.
2.	dni-mus-ipr 1 mg/kg	JPETAB Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 194 (1975),171.
3.	ipr-mus LD50:20 mg/kg	OCHRAI Occupational Health Review. 15 (1963),5.

METHYLMERCURY HYDROXIDE Consensus Reports

Mercury and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program.

METHYLMERCURY HYDROXIDE Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS, INORGANIC; MERCURY COMPOUNDS, ORGANIC.

METHYLMERCURY HYDROXIDE Standards and Recommendations

OSHA PEL: TWA 0.01 mg(Hg)/m³; STEL 0.03 mg/m³ (skin)
ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.01 mg(Hg)/m³; 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, Organo) TWA 0.01 mg/m³; STEL 0.03 mg/m³ (skin)

METHYLMERCURY HYDROXIDE Specification

Reactivity Profile
Methylmercury hydroxide(1184-57-2) is incompatible with oxidizing materials, acid and acid fumes. (NTP, 1992)
Environmental information
Very toxic in the environment. Take precautions to ensure that no material enters water courses or drains.
Personal protection
Safety glasses, gloves, good ventilation. Use extreme caution when handling organo mercury compounds - a single drop of some organomercury compounds on skin may be fatal.

Product Name

METHYLMERCURY(II) HYDROXIDE