Diethyl sulfate

Diethyl sulfate
Names
Other names
Sulfuric acid diethyl ester
Identifiers
64-67-5 Yes
ChEMBL ChEMBL163100 Yes
ChemSpider 5931 Yes
Jmol-3D images Image
KEGG C14706 Yes
PubChem 6163
RTECS number WS7875000
Properties
Molecular formula
 C4H10O4S
Molar mass 154.18 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 1.2 g/mL
Melting point −25 °C (−13 °F; 248 K)
Boiling point 209 °C (408 °F; 482 K) (decomposes)
0.7 g/100 mL
Hazards
EU classification Toxic (T)
Carc. Cat. 2
Muta. Cat. 2
R-phrases R45 R46 R20/21/22 R34
S-phrases S53 S45
NFPA 704
Flammability code 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g., canola oil Health code 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g., chlorine gas Reactivity code 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g., calcium Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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Flash point 104 °C (219 °F; 377 K)
Related compounds
Related compounds
 Dimethyl sulfate; diethyl sulfite
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

Diethyl sulfate is a highly toxic and likely carcinogenic[1] chemical compound with formula (C2H5)2SO4. It occurs as a colorless liquid with a peppermint odor.

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

References

  1. ↑ IARC (1992). "Diethyl Sulfate". Summaries and Evaluations 54. International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). p. 213.

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