Lead citrate

Short description: Compound of Lead

Lead citrate

Names
IUPAC name

2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate; lead(2+); trihydrate

Other names

Lead citrate trihydrate

Identifiers

CAS Number

* 14450-60-3
* trihydrate: 512-26-5

3D model (JSmol)

* Interactive image
* trihydrate: Interactive image

ChemSpider |

* 140452

EC Number |

* 208-141-1

PubChem CID

* 159739

InChI

* InChI=1S/2C6H8O7.3Pb/c2*7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;;/h2*13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;;/q;;3*+2/p-6

Key: HOQPTLCRWVZIQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-H

SMILES

* C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.[Pb+2].[Pb+2].[Pb+2]

* trihydrate: C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.O.O.O.[Pb+2].[Pb+2].[Pb+2]

Properties

Chemical formula

| C12H10O14Pb3
Molar mass | 999.8 g·mol−1
Appearance  | White odorless powder or crystals
Density | 4.63 g/cm3
Boiling point |  309.6 °C (589.3 °F; 582.8 K)

Solubility in water

| Soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol[1]
Hazards
GHS pictograms |
GHS Signal word | Danger

GHS hazard statements

| H302, H332, H360, H373, H410

GHS precautionary statements

| P201, P202, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P281, P301+312, P304+312, P304+340, P308+313, P312, P314, P330, P391, P405, P501

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Infobox references

Lead citrate is a compound of lead and citrate that is primarily used as an enhancer for heavy metal staining in electron microscopy.[2] This salt binds to osmium and uranyl acetate and enhances contrast in many cellular structures. Lead citrate is highly reactive with carbon dioxide.

## References

1. ↑ Dale Perry (April 2016). Handbook of Inorganic Compounds. CRC Press. p. 225.
2. ↑ Arun Sharma and Archana Sharma (2014). Chromosome Techniques: Theory and Practice. Butterworth-Heinemann. p. 285.

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*[CID]: Compound ID
*[H302]: Harmful if swallowed
*[H332]: Harmful if inhaled
*[H360]: May damage fertility or the unborn child
*[H373]: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
*[H410]: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
*[P201]: Obtain special instructions before use
*[P202]: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
*[P260]: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
*[P261]: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
*[P264]: Wash … thoroughly after handling
*[P270]: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
*[P271]: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
*[P273]: Avoid release to the environment
*[P281]: Use personal protective equipment as required
*[P301+312]: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
*[P304+312]: IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
*[P304+340]: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
*[P308+313]: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
*[P312]: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
*[P314]: Get Medical advice/attention if you feel unwell
*[P330]: Rinse mouth
*[P391]: Collect spillage
*[P405]: Store locked up
*[P501]: Dispose of contents/container to …