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Mercury(II) trifluoroacetate

98%

Synonym(s):

Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)mercury, Mercuric trifluoroacetate, Trifluoroacetic acid mercury(II) salt

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Hg(CF3COO)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
426.62
Beilstein:
3633860
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

98%

form

crystalline powder
powder, crystals or chunks
solid

reaction suitability

core: mercury
reagent type: catalyst

mp

171-173 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

FC(F)(F)C(=O)O[Hg]OC(=O)C(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/2C2HF3O2.Hg/c2*3-2(4,5)1(6)7;/h2*(H,6,7);/q;;+2/p-2

InChI key

WMHOESUUCMEQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Application

Promotes selective cyclization of methylthio-substituted divinyl ketones to 5-fluorocyclopentenone derivatives.

Suitability

Reagent of choice for oxymercuration providing higher yields and greater selectivity. Fieser, M. Reagents for Organic Synthesis John Wiley and Sons: New York, 1992 Vol. 16, p 377 (Z233773). J. Org. Chem. 1990, 55, 5580.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Central nervous system,Kidney

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Hara, S. et al.
Synlett, 411-411 (1999)

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