Diethyl carbonate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Diethyl carbonate is esters, beta-enamino esters, carbamates and unsymmetrical alkyl carbonates. It is an active component of electrolytes used in lithium which is used as a solvent for cellulose ethers, nitro cellulose, natural and synthetic resin and in erythromycin intramuscular injections. It is also used in the synthesis of 3-ethyl-4-methyl-5-phenyl-3H-oxazol-2-one, phenobarbital, pyrethrum batteries.

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Applications
Diethyl carbonate is esters, beta-enamino esters, carbamates and unsymmetrical alkyl carbonates. It is an active component of electrolytes used in lithium which is used as a solvent for cellulose ethers, nitro cellulose, natural and synthetic resin and in erythromycin intramuscular injections. It is also used in the synthesis of 3-ethyl-4-methyl-5-phenyl-3H-oxazol-2-one, phenobarbital, pyrethrum batteries.

Solubility
Miscible with diehtyl ether, ethanol and chloroform.Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, oxidizing agents, strong bases and reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 105-58-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 118.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00009107
• InChI Key: OIFBSDVPJOWBCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl carbonate, carbonic acid, diethyl ester, carbonic acid diethyl ester, eufin, diatol, diaethylcarbonat, carbonic ether, ethoxyformic anhydride, diethylkarbonat, ethyl carbonate eto 2co
• PubChem CID: 7766
• IUPAC Name: diethyl carbonate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)OCC

• Melting Point: -43°C
• Density: 0.975
• Boiling Point: 126°C to 128°C
• Flash Point: 31°C (87°F)
• Odor: Pleasant
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99%
• Refractive Index: 1.3845
• Quantity: 2500 mL
• UN Number: UN2366
• Beilstein: 956591
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3780
• Solubility Information: Miscible with diehtyl ether,ethanol and chloroform.Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 118.13
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Diethyl carbonate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: DIETHYL CARBONATE
EINECSNumber	203-311-1
RTECSNumber	FF9800000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Moisture Sensitive
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only