Methoxyethyl mercury acetate
- CAS No.
- 151-38-2
- Chemical Name:
- Methoxyethyl mercury acetate
- Synonyms
- Mema;MeEHg;Mema RM;Radosan;Ba-2743;Landisan;Mercuran;2-methoxyethylmercury;AGJBKFAPBKOEGA-UHFFFAOYSA-M;Methoxyethyl mercury acetate
- CBNumber:
- CB0851736
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H18HgO6
- Molecular Weight:
- 434.83632
- MOL File:
- 151-38-2.mol
- Modify Date:
- 2024/3/14 15:18:25
| Melting point | 42°C |
|---|---|
| form | solid |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 151-38-2 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methoxyethylmercuric acetate (151-38-2) |
Methoxyethyl mercury acetate Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Chemical Properties
Methoxyethylmercuric acetate is a crystalline solid.
Definition
A fungicide and disinfectant used in treating seeds.
General Description
Crystals. Formerly used as a pesticide in seed treatment for cotton and small grains. Exhibits high fungicidal activity against leaf stripe of barley, stinking smut of wheat, snow mold of rye; against seedling diseases in beets and legumes, and for dressing "seed" potatoes, bulbs, and tubers. Not registered as a pesticide in the U.S.
Reactivity Profile
Organometallics, such as METHOXYETHYL MERCURIC ACETATE, are reactive with many other groups. Incompatible with acids and bases. Organometallics are good reducing agents and therefore incompatible with oxidizing agents. Often reactive with water to generate toxic or flammable gases.
Hazard
Highly toxic.
Health Hazard
Highly toxic. Target organs are brain and central nervous system. Inhalation can cause lung damage; ingestion can cause kidney damage. Women of childbearing age and persons with eczema, renal or neurological disorders should not be exposed to mercurials.
Fire Hazard
When heated to decomposition, Methoxyethyl mercury acetate emits toxic fumes of mercury. Methoxyethyl mercury acetate may burn but does not ignite readily. Container may explode in heat of fire.
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion. Mutation data reported. A fungicide. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS.
Shipping
UN2025 Mercury compounds, solid, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required. UN2777 Mercury based pesticides, solid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
Strong reducing agent. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. Compounds of the carboxyl group react with all bases, both inorganic and organic (i.e., amines) releasing substantial heat, water and a salt that may be harmful. Incompatible with arsenic compounds (releases hydrogen cyanide gas), diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides (releasing heat, toxic, and possibly flammable gases), thiosulfates and dithionites (releasing hydrogen sulfate and oxides of sulfur). Corrosive to iron and other metals.
Waste Disposal
In accordance with 40CFR 165 recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.