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8.41751

Sigma-Aldrich

Diethyl dicarbonate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Diethyl dicarbonate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
162.14
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
216-542-8
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (acidimetric)

form

liquid

potency

850 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

93-94 °C/24 hPa

transition temp

flash point 69 °C

density

1.12 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C6H10O5/c1-3-9-5(7)11-6(8)10-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

FFYPMLJYZAEMQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (acidimetric): ≥ 98.0 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.118 - 1.122
Identity (IR): passes test

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

156.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

69 °C - closed cup


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FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid


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