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Mercuric acetate is used chiefly for mercuration of organic compounds; for the absorption ofethylene; as a chemical intermediate for phenylmercuric acetate; a mildewcide; and other organomercury compounds. It is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis; and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
Mercuric acetate is used chiefly for mercuration of organic compounds; for the absorption ofethylene; as a chemical intermediate for phenylmercuric acetate; a mildewcide; and other organomercury compounds. It is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis; and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
The molecular formula of acetate is C2H3O2-. Do you notice something unique with this formula? It contains a negative sign, indicating that this compound is negatively charged. Remember, the form of acetate that is negatively charged is called the acetate anion.
Both metallic acetates are inorganic salts of a metal cation and acetate anion, a polyatomic ion consisting of two carbon atoms ionically bound to three hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms (Symbol: CH3COO) with a total formula weight of 59.05.