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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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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
Specifications
Melting Point | °C to 43°C |
Density | 0.975 |
Boiling Point | 126°C to 128°C |
Flash Point | 31°C (87°F) |
Assay Percent Range | ≥99% |
Refractive Index | 1.3845 |
Quantity | 500 mL |
UN Number | UN2366 |
Beilstein | 956591 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
- Diethyl carbonate
- Warning
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diethyl carbonate
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