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Similar term(s): EtHg.
C2H5Hg+. Ethylmercury is a cation that forms organic mercury compounds such as ethylmercury chloride and ethylmercury urea. Thimerosal is also an ethylmercury salt: sodium ethylmercuric thiosalicylate. The term 'ethylmercury' is sometimes used as a generic term to describe ethylmercury compounds.
Source: GreenFacts
Ethylmercury compounds are often used as fungicides. Thimerosal is a preservative in some vaccines and other products.
Biocide(s) - Methylmercury - Organic mercury compounds - Phenylalanine
Español: Etilmercurio
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