| Agent Name |
Uranyl acetate |
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| CAS Number |
541-09-3 |
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| Formula |
C4-H6-O6-U |
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| Major Category |
Radiation Hazards |
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| Synonyms |
Bis(acetato)dioxouranium; Diacetatodioxouranium; Uranium acetate; Uranium diacetate dioxide; Uranium oxyacetate; Uranium, bis(acetato)dioxo-; Uranium, bis(acetato-O)dioxo-; Uranium, bis(aceto)dioxo-; Uranyl acetate (UO2(OAc)2); Uranyl diacetate; Uranyl(2+) acetate; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Radioactive Compounds |
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| Description |
Yellow crystals with slight vinegar odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in inks and chemical reagents; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
An irritant of the nose, throat, and eyes; [CAMEO] See "Uranium and compounds." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Soluble in ethanol; Loses water at 110 degrees C; Decomposes at 275 degrees C; [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: URANYL ACETATE IONIZING RADIATION URANIUM, RADIOACTIVE URANIUM COMPOUNDS
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