Lead(IV) acetate or lead tetraacetate is an organometallic compound with chemical formula Pb(C2H3O2)4. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in nonpolar, organic solvents, indicating that it is not a salt. It is degraded by moisture and is typically stored with additional acetic acid. The compound is used in organic synthesis. Chemical formula Pb(C2H3O2)4 Molar mass 443.376 g/mol Appearance colorless or pink crystals Odor vinegar Density 2.228 g/cm3 (17 °C) Melting point 175 °C (347 °F; 448 K) Boiling point :decomposes Solubility in water: soluble, reversible hydrolysis Solubility: reacts with ethanol soluble in chloroform, benzene, nitrobenzene, hot acetic acid, HCl, tetrachloroethane