Mercury (II) lactate is an inorganic compound, a salt of mercury and lactic acid with the formula Hg (C 3 H 5 O 3 ) 2 , crystals, soluble in water.
| Mercury lactate | |
|---|---|
| Are common | |
| Systematic name | Mercury (II) lactate |
| Traditional names | lactic acid mercury |
| Chem. formula | Hg (C 3 H 5 O 3 ) 2 |
| Physical properties | |
| condition | crystals |
| Molar mass | 378.73 g / mol |
| Thermal properties | |
| T. | 150 ° C |
| Classification | |
| Reg. CAS number | 814-82-4 |
| Security | |
| MPC | 0.05 mg / m³ |
Getting
- The reaction of mercury (II) oxide and lactic acid:
Physical Properties
Mercury (II) lactate forms crystals.
Soluble in water.
It decomposes at temperatures above 150 ° C or under the action of light.
Application
- Antiseptic in medicine.
- Fungicide puraltizd B-2.
- Preservative for wood.
Literature
- Chemical Encyclopedic Dictionary / Redkol .: Knunyants I.L. et al. - M .: Soviet Encyclopedia, 1983. - 792 p.