Mercury(II) stearate
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Mercury(II) stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of mercury and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
36H
70HgO
4.[2] The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid. The compound is highly toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption.[1]
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Other names
Mercuric stearate, mercury distearate, mercury dioctadecanoate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.418 |
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C 36H 70HgO 4 | |
Molar mass | 767.529 |
Appearance | yellow wax |
Melting point | 112.2 °C (234.0 °F; 385.3 K) |
Boiling point | 359.4 °C (678.9 °F; 632.5 K) |
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Solubility | Soluble in fatty oils[1] |
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Flash point | 162.4 °C (324.3 °F; 435.5 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis
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Perspective
An exchange reaction of sodium stearate and mercury dichloride:
Also, heating mercurious oxide with stearic acid.[3]
Physical properties
The compound forms yellow waxy substance.[4]
Uses
It is used as a germicide[1] and as a plasticizer in the production of ceramics.[citation needed]
References
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