12-05940. Mercuric Stearate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 645-99-8
Octadecanoic acid mercury salt.
C36H70HgO4; mol wt 767.53.
C 56.33%, H 9.19%, Hg 26.13%, O 8.34%.
Hg(C17H35COO)2.

Properties

Yellowish, granular powder. Toxic because of its solubility in lipids. Practically insol in water or alcohol. Sparingly sol in fatty oils.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.