| Formula / Notation | C4H10O4S |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 64-67-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.19 |
| Melting Point | -12 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 409 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.1803 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Miscible in alcohol and ether. |
| Appearance | Diethyl sulfate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a peppermint odor. Burns, though may be difficult to ignite. Corrosive to metals and tissue. It is a potent alkylating agent. Flash point is... |
| Also Known As | 64-67-5; Diethyl sulphate; Sulfuric acid, diethyl ester; DIETHYLSULFATE; Diaethylsulfat; Sulfuric acid diethyl ester; Diethyl tetraoxosulfate; Diethylester kyseliny sirove; K0FO4VFA7I; NSC-56380 |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Diethyl sulfate?
Diethyl Sulfate can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: diethyl sulfate
Other Names / Synonyms: 64-67-5; Diethyl sulphate; Sulfuric acid, diethyl ester; DIETHYLSULFATE; Diaethylsulfat; Sulfuric acid diethyl ester; Diethyl tetraoxosulfate; Diethylester kyseliny sirove; K0FO4VFA7I; NSC-56380
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -12 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 409 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.1803 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 154.19 |
| Solubility | Miscible in alcohol and ether. |
| Appearance | Diethyl sulfate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a peppermint odor. Burns, though may be difficult to ignite. Corrosive to metals and tissue. It is a potent alkylating agent. Flash point is... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Diethyl Sulfate can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Diethyl sulfate is: C4H10O4S