Diethylzinc, 96%

Description

CAS: 557-20-0 | C4H10Zn | 123.50 g/mol

It is used as an important reagent in organic chemistry. It is used in organic synthesis as a source of the ethyl carbanion in addition reactions to carbonyl groups.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 557-20-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H10Zn
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 123.50
• MDL Number: MFCD00009021
• InChI Key: HQWPLXHWEZZGKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: diethylzinc, zinc, diethyl, diethyl zinc, zinc ethide, zinc ethyl, unii-s0w5nqh7c6, et2zn, znet2, s0w5nqh7c6, c2h5 2zn
• PubChem CID: 11185
• IUPAC Name: zinc;ethane
• SMILES: CC[Zn]CC

• Melting Point: -28°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.18 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 124°C
• Flash Point: -18°C (-1°F)
• Packaging: Cylinder
• Linear Formula: Zn(C₂H₅)₂
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3394
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3131
• Solubility Information: Reacts with water.
• Formula Weight: 123.49
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Diethylzinc

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H250-H260-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H250-H260-H314-H318 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P222-P223-P231+P232-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P302+P334-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.2; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, PYROPHORIC, WATER-REACTIVE
EINECSNumber	209-161-3
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only