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Thallium(I) acetate

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Acetic acid thallium(I) salt

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Linear Formula:
CH3COOTl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
263.43
Beilstein:
3693914
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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Quality Level

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

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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.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

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

Regulatory Information

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Properties and Structures of Thallium (I) Derivatives of Aromatic Diols.
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Experiments carried out on male mice (ICR) demonstrated a protective effect of premedication with the preparation Sho-Saiko-To (TJ 9, Tsumura and Comp.) against the hepatotoxic effects of CCl4 and T1-acetate, which were manifested by increased peroxidation of lipids and increased
R Barroso-Moguel et al.
Journal of applied toxicology : JAT, 16(5), 385-389 (1996-09-01)
A histopathological study, with a light microscope, of experimental neuromyopathy produced by thallotoxicosis was undertaken in 40 newborn Wistar rats. Treatment consisted of a single i.p. injection of an aqueous solution of 16 mg kg-1 thallium(I) acetate 1 day after
J G Tully et al.
Sexually transmitted diseases, 10(4 Suppl), 256-260 (1983-10-01)
Specimens from the cervix or posterior vaginal fornix of 50 women attending a venereal disease clinic and from the urethra of 50 men with nongonococcal urethritis were cultured for Mycoplasma hominis. Recovery of the organism in two conventional mycoplasma culture
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