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Diethylmercury

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Formula
  
C4H10Hg

Density
  
2.45 g/cm³

Melting point
  
-45 °C

Molar mass
  
258.71 g/mol

Boiling point
  
56 °C

Appearance
  
Colorless liquid

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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. This chemical can cross the blood–brain barrier, causing permanent brain damage.

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Diethylmercury Wikipedia