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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
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
209-257-5
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3693914
MDL number:
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Product Name

Thallium(I) acetate, ≥99%

form

powder

InChI key

HQOJMTATBXYHNR-UHFFFAOYSA-M

InChI

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

SMILES string

CC(=O)O[Tl]

assay

≥99%

reaction suitability

core: thallium
reagent type: catalyst

Quality Level

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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.

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.

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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

Regulatory Information

铊类化学品
危险化学品
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Properties and Structures of Thallium (I) Derivatives of Aromatic Diols.
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