Diethylmercury
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|  IUPAC name
 diethylmercury  | |
| Identifiers | |
|  627-44-1  | |
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image | 
| ChemSpider | 11814 | 
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.001 | 
| EC Number | 211-000-7 | 
| MeSH | C007378 | 
| UNII | 323TG9BTE8 | 
 
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| Properties | |
| 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) | 
| Insoluble | |
| Hazards | |
| R-phrases |  R26, R27, R28, R33, R50, R53  | 
| S-phrases |  S13, S28, S36, S45, S60, S61  | 
| Flash point | N/A | 
|   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.[1] This chemical can cross the blood–brain barrier, causing permanent brain damage.
See also
- Dimethylmercury, a related compound
 - Ethylmercury
 - Mercury poisoning
 
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