| Identification | |
| Name: | Diethyl sulfate |
| Synonyms: | Diethylsulfate,98%; Diethyl sulphate; Sulphuric acid diethyl ester |
| CAS: | 64-67-5 |
| EINECS: | 200-589-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H10O4S |
| Molecular Weight: | 154.18 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H10O4S/c1-3-7-9(5,6)8-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1594 |
| Density: | 1.177 |
| Stability: | Moisture sensitive. May react violently with oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.399-1.401 |
| Solubility: | Decomposes |
| Appearance: | Clear oily liquid |
| Specification: |
The presence of moisture in a metal container of Diethyl sulfate caused the formation of sulfuric acid which reacts with the metal to release hydrogen which pressurized and exploded the container. May be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Inhalation causes nausea and vomiting. Causes burns to skin and eyes. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting abdominal pain and collapse. Its extinguishing agents is foam ,carbon dioxide, and sand. |
| Report: |
NTP 10th Report on Carcinogens. IARC Cancer Review: Group 2A IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 , 1987,p. 198.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 4 , 1974,p. 277.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Color: | Colorless, oily liquid ... darkens with age |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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