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Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, 96%
Description
Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate is used as a protein cross-linker. It is also used in the synthesis of 3,4,5-trisubstituted 2(5H)-furanone derivatives, highly functionalized thiazolidinone derivatives, novel cyclic peroxide glucosides and 4,11-dimesitylbisanthene, soluble bisanthene derivative, via Diels-Alder reaction.
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Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate is used as a protein cross-linker. It is also used in the synthesis of 3,4,5-trisubstituted 2(5H)-furanone derivatives, highly functionalized thiazolidinone derivatives, novel cyclic peroxide glucosides and 4,11-dimesitylbisanthene, soluble bisanthene derivative, via Diels-Alder reaction.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, CCl4, Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Protect from heat. Store away from oxidizing agents. Incompatible with strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 1°C to 2°C |
Density | 1.067 |
Boiling Point | 108°C to 110°C (11 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 94°C (201°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.443 |
Quantity | 500 g |
UN Number | UN1760 |
Beilstein | 743166 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,ethyl ether,CCl4,Insoluble in water. |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 212-095-8 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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