Organomercury Compounds
| Definition: |
Organic compounds which contain mercury as an integral part of the molecule. |
| Notes: |
DF: ORGANOMERCURY CPDS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Mercury (1968-1976),Organometallic Compounds (1968-1976) |
Organomercury Compounds Categories.
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Alkylmercury Compounds - Organic mercury compounds in which the mercury is attached to an alkyl group. |
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Merbromin - A once-popular mercury containing topical antiseptic. |
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Phenylmercury Compounds - Organic mercury compounds in which the mercury is attached to a phenyl group. Often used as fungicides and seed treatment agents. |
Organomercury Compounds Definitions and Terms
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