Diethyl peroxydicarbonate
- CAS NO.:14666-78-5
- Empirical Formula: C6H10O6
- Molecular Weight: 178.14
- EINECS: 238-707-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 01:13:35
What is Diethyl peroxydicarbonate?
General Description
Diethyl peroxydicarbonate is particularly sensitive to temperature rises and contamination. Above a given "Control Temperature" they decompose violently. Diethyl peroxydicarbonate is generally stored or transported in a solvent slurry, water, alcohol, etc.
Reactivity Profile
Diethyl peroxydicarbonate decomposes violently or explosively at temperatures 0-10°C owing to self-accelerating exothermic decomposition. Several explosions were due to shock, heat or friction. Amines and certain metals can cause accelerated decomposition [Bretherick, 1979 p. 156]. Danger of explosion when dry.
Safety Profile
The impure material is a powerful explosive extremely sensitive to heat or impact. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also PEROXIDES.
Properties of Diethyl peroxydicarbonate
| Boiling point: | 230.35°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.3253 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5860 (estimate) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Peroxydicarbonic acid, diethyl ester (14666-78-5) |
Safety information for Diethyl peroxydicarbonate
Computed Descriptors for Diethyl peroxydicarbonate
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