Mercuric trifluoroacetate
Synonym(s):Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)mercury;Mercuric trifluoroacetate;Mercury bistrifluoroacetate, Trifluoroacetic acid mercury(II) salt;Trifluoroacetic acid mercury(II) salt
- CAS NO.:13257-51-7
- Empirical Formula: C4F6HgO4
- Molecular Weight: 426.62
- MDL number: MFCD00013201
- EINECS: 236-250-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:56:42
What is Mercuric trifluoroacetate?
Chemical properties
almost white to light beige crystalline powder
The Uses of Mercuric trifluoroacetate
Mercuric Trifluoroacetate can be used to prepare shrinkage-?reducing polycarboxylic acid water reducer for concrete.
Purification Methods
Recrystallise it from trifluoroacetic anhydride/trifluoroacetic acid [Lan & Kochi J Am Chem Soc 108 6720 1986]. [Beilstein 2 IV 458.] It is very TOXIC and hygroscopic.
Properties of Mercuric trifluoroacetate
| Melting point: | 171-173 °C(lit.) |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| form | Crystalline |
| color | White |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| BRN | 3633860 |
| Exposure limits | NIOSH: IDLH 10 mg/m3; TWA 0.05 mg/m3; Ceiling 0.1 mg/m3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 13257-51-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for Mercuric trifluoroacetate
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 ![]() Health Hazard GHS08 ![]() Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H300:Acute toxicity,oral H310:Acute toxicity,dermal H330:Acute toxicity,inhalation H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P262:Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P320:Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label). P330:Rinse mouth. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for Mercuric trifluoroacetate
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