lead acetate

Chemical formula: Pb(CH3COO)2?3H2O, Pb(CH3COO)4
Molecular weight: Pb(CH3COO)2?3H2O: 379.34;
Pb(CH3COO)4: 443.39
Properties: Pb(CH3COO)2?3H2O is colorless crystal or white granules or powder; has week acetic acid smell and sweet taste; when heated to 100ÿãC it will start to release acetic acid, and will be completely decomposed at above 200ÿãC.
Pb(CH3COO)4 is colorless and monoclinic system crystal usually with light red; not stable in the air.

M.P.: Pb(CH3COO)2?3H2O 75ÿãC;
Pb(CH3COO)4 175-180ÿãC

Solubility: Pb(CH3COO)2?3H2O is easily soluble in water, soluble in cool water (44.3%) and hot water (221.2%); also soluble in ethanol and easily soluble in glycerol.
Pb(CH3COO)4 can be decomposed into lead oxide and acetic acid in water; soluble in hot water, acetic acid, benzene and chloroform.
Usage: As pigments, stabilizer and catalyst.
Packing: 25kg woven bag