Diethylmercury

Diethylmercury

Names
IUPAC name diethylmercury
Identifiers
CAS Number	627-44-1 Y
ChemSpider	11814
EC Number	211-000-7
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
MeSH	C007378
UNII	323TG9BTE8
InChI InChI=1S/2C2H5.Hg/c2*1-2;/h2*1H2,2H3; Key: SPIUPAOJDZNUJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/2C2H5.Hg/c2*1-2;/h2*1H2,2H3;/rC4H10Hg/c1-3-5-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3 Key: SPIUPAOJDZNUJH-KFYQOLPSAK
SMILES CC[Hg]CC
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H10Hg
Molar mass	258.71 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Odor	Sweet
Density	2.446 g/ml
Melting point	−45 °C (−49 °F; 228 K)
Boiling point	156 to 157 °C (313 to 315 °F; 429 to 430 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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 be hazardous. This chemical can cross the blood–brain barrier, causing permanent brain damage.

See also

• Dimethylmercury, a related compound
• Ethylmercury
• Mercury poisoning