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Diethyl sulfate , >99.0%(GC) , 64-67-5

Synonym(s):
Ethyl sulfate;Sulfuric acid diethyl ester

CAS NO.:64-67-5

Empirical Formula: C4H10O4S

Molecular Weight: 154.18

MDL number: MFCD00009099

EINECS: 200-589-6

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -24 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 208 °C (lit.)
Density  1.177 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  5.3 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.399(lit.)
Flash point: 173 °F
storage temp.  Refrigerator (+4°C)
solubility  soluble in Ether,Alcohol
form  Liquid
color  Clear
Odor char. faint ether odor, irritating after-effect
Water Solubility  5 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck  14,3130
BRN  1209714
Dielectric constant 29.0(20℃)
Stability: Moisture sensitive. May react violently with oxidizing agents.

Description and Uses

Diethyl sulfate is a colorless, oily liquid witha faint peppermint-like or ether-like odor. Turns brownon contact with air. Molecular weight=154.20; Boilingpoint=209℃ (decomposes); Freezing/Melting point=225℃; Flash point=104℃; Autoignitiontemperature=436℃. Hazard Identification (based onNFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3, Flammability 1,Reactivity 1. Insoluble in water; slight decomposition.

The primary use of diethyl sulfate is as a chemical intermediate (ethylating agent) in synthesis of ethyl derivatives of phenols, amines, and thiols; as an accelerator in the sulfation of ethylene; and in some sulfonation processes. It is used to manufacture dyes, pigments, carbonless paper, and textiles. It is an intermediate in the indirect hydration (strong acid) process for the preparation of synthetic ethanol from ethylene. Smaller quantities are used in household products, cosmetics, agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory reagents (IARC 1992, 1999, HSDB 2009). In 1966, it was used as a mutagen to create the Luther variety of barley (IARC 1974).

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS07,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H302+H312+H332-H314-H340-H350
Precautionary statements  P202-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  T
Risk Statements  45-46-20/21/22-34
Safety Statements  53-45
RIDADR  UN 1594 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  WS7875000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29209090
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 0.88 g/kg (Smyth)

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