What Is Dimethylmercury, Cas No 593-74-8 Guide - ECHEMI

Lillian23 May, 2023Science

Dimethylmercury ((CH3)2Hg), also known as Mercury dimethanide, is an extremely toxic organomercury compound. A highly volatile, reactive, flammable, and colorless liquid, dimethylmercury is one of the strongest known neurotoxins, with a quantity of less than 0.1 mL capable of inducing severe mercury poisoning resulting in death, and is easily absorbed through the skin. Dimethylmercury is capable of permeating many materials, including plastic and rubber compounds. It has been described as having a slightly sweet odor, although those who have reported its smell were exposed to harmful amounts.