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Product Name:
Diethyl sulfate
Formula:
C4H10O4S
Synonyms:
Ethyl sulfate;Sulfuric acid diethyl ester
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | 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 104 °C (219 °F) [Aldrich MSDS]. |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Colorless, oily liquid ... darkens with age |
| Odor | Peppermint odor |
| Boiling Point | 409 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Melting Point | -12 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Flash Point | 220 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Solubility | Miscible in alcohol and ether. |
| Density | 1.1803 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Density | 5.31 (Air= 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.21 [mmHg] |
| LogP | log Kow= 1.14 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 817 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Decomposition | Decomposes at elevated temperature forming ethyl ether, which is more flammable than the material itself. |
| Viscosity | 1.79 centipoises @ 20 °C |
| Corrosivity | Noncorrosive |
| Refractive Index | Index of Refraction = 1.40037 @ 20 °C/D |
| Other Experimental Properties | Liquid slightly heavier than water. |
| Chemical Classes | Toxic Gases & Vapors -> Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H340:Germ cell mutagenicity H350:Carcinogenicity |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 154.19 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1.1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 154.02997997 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 154.02997997 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 61 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 130 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
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 104 °C (219 °F) [Aldrich MSDS].