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Lead(II) acetate trihydrate

99.999% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Lead diacetate trihydrate

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Linear Formula:
Pb(CH3CO2)2 · 3H2O
CAS Number:
6080-56-4
Molecular Weight:
379.33
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24859022
EC Number:
206-104-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3730298
MDL number:
MFCD00150023
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assay

99.999% trace metals basis

form

solid

reaction suitability

core: lead

mp

75 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

O.O.O.CC(=O)O[PbH2]OC(C)=O

InChI

1S/2C2H4O2.3H2O.Pb/c2*1-2(3)4;;;;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);3*1H2;/q;;;;;+2/p-2

InChI key

MCEUZMYFCCOOQO-UHFFFAOYSA-L

General description

Lead(II) acetate trihydrate [Pb(C2H3O2)2 3H2O] is a high-purity, water-soluble inorganic compound widely used as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced functional materials. Its solubility and reactivity make it valuable for the synthesis of lead-based perovskites, nanomaterials, and as a reagent in organic transformations. The compound is also used in analytical chemistry and as a mordant in textile dyeing. Due to its toxicity, handling and disposal require strict safety protocols.

Application

Lead(II) acetate trihydrate can be used as:
  • A precursor in the solution synthesis of lead halide perovskite thin films for solar cells and photodetectors, enabling the fabrication of high-quality, uniform films with excellent optoelectronic properties.
  • A reagent for the synthesis of lead-based nanomaterials, such as PbS and PbSe quantum dots, which are used in photodetectors, sensors, and biomedical imaging.
  • A key component in the fabrication of platinum black microelectrodes.

Features and Benefits

  • High Water Solubility: Easily dissolves in water and other polar solvents, facilitating its use in aqueous solutions for synthesis and analytical applications
  • Reactivity: Acts as an efficient reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in acetylation reactions and as a catalyst for oxidative coupling of phenols

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Lact. - Repr. 1A - STOT RE 1

target_organs

Central nervous system,Blood,Immune system,Kidney

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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