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Diethyl sulfate



Diethyl sulfate
Other names Sulfuric acid, diethyl ester
Identifiers
CAS number 64-67-5
RTECS number WS7875000
SMILES O=S(=O)(OCC)OCC
Properties
Molecular formula C4H10SO4
Molar mass 154.2 g/mol
Appearance colorless liquid
Density 1.2 g/ml, liquid
Melting point

−25 °C

Boiling point

209 °C decomp.

Solubility in water 0.7 g/100 ml (25 °C)
Hazards
EU classification Toxic (T)
Carc. Cat. 2
Muta. Cat. 2
NFPA 704
1
3
1
 
R-phrases R45, R46, R20/21/22, R34
S-phrases S53, S45
Flash point 104 °C
Related Compounds
Related compounds Dimethyl sulfate
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Diethyl sulfate is a highly toxic and likely carcinogenic chemical compound with formula (C2H5)2SO4 and CAS number 64-67-5. It occurs as a colorless viscous liquid with a peppermint odor.

Diethyl sulfate is used as an alkylating agent to prepare ethyl derivatives of phenols, amines, and thiols.

See also

References

    Further reading

    • Buck, J. R. Park, M.; Wang, Z.; Prudhomme, D. R.; Rizzo, C. J.. "9-Ethyl-3,6-Dimethylcarbazole (DMECZ)". Org. Synth. 77: 153. 
     
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