Diethylmercury

Diethylmercury
IUPAC name diethylmercury
Identifiers
CAS number	627-44-1
Properties
Molecular formula	C4H10Hg
Molar mass	258.71 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density	2.446 g/ml, liquid
Melting point	-45 °C
Boiling point	56 - 57 °C
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Viscosity	? cP at ? °C
Hazards
R-phrases	R26, R27, R28, R33, R50, R53
S-phrases	S13, S28, S36, S45, S60, S61
Flash point	N/A
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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 involve significant exposure to the chemical.^[1] This chemical has also the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier causing permanent brain damage and decrease in IQ.

See also

• Dimethylmercury

References

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