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T8266

Thallium(I) acetate

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Acetic acid thallium(I) salt

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Linear Formula:
CH3COOTl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
263.43
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
209-257-5
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3693914
MDL number:
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Quality Segment

assay

≥99%

form

powder

reaction suitability

core: thallium, reagent type: catalyst

SMILES string

CC(=O)O[Tl]

InChI

1S/C2H4O2.Tl/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

HQOJMTATBXYHNR-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

Thallium(I) acetate (TlOAc) is a white crystalline compound with moderate water solubility, commonly used in specialized chemical synthesis and material science. Its unique Lewis acid-base properties (boron as Lewis acid, amine as Lewis base) and reactivity make it valuable in catalysis and energy applications. Due to its hazardous nature, it requires careful handling.

Application

Thallium(I) acetate can be used as:
  • A thallium precursor in sol-gel methods to synthesize Tl-2212 (Tl₂Ba₂CaCu₂O₈₋δ) superconducting films.
  • A catalyst in organic synthesis, facilitating reactions such as the conversion of alkenes to alkynes under controlled conditions. This application is supported by its role in specialized catalytic cycles.
  • A precursor in material science for synthesizing thallium-containing compounds, including optical glasses and high-density solutions for ore separation processes.


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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - STOT RE 2

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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