Phenylmercury acetate is an arylmercury compound and a member of benzenes.It is Small lustrous prisms. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
Phenylmercuric acetate is an organomercury compound. This compound was formerly used as a preservative in paints,and as a disinfectant.When applied to the leaves of plants, it is an antitranspirant.