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818758 Dimethyl dicarbonate

Dimethyl dicarbonate for synthesis. CAS 4525-33-1, chemical formula (CH₃OCO)₂O.

Dimethyl dicarbonate MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Dimethyl pyrocarbonate, Pyrocarbonic acid dimethyl ester

CAS #: 4525-33-1 EC Number: 224-859-8 Molar Mass: 134.09 g/mol Chemical Formula: (CH₃OCO)₂O Hill Formula: C₄H₆O₅
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
4525-33-1224-859-8C₄H₆O₅(CH₃OCO)₂O134.09 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8187580100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8187589999 0
Description
Catalogue Number818758
SynonymsDimethyl pyrocarbonate, Pyrocarbonic acid dimethyl ester
DescriptionDimethyl dicarbonate
References
Product Information
CAS number4525-33-1
EC number224-859-8
Hill FormulaC₄H₆O₅
Chemical formula(CH₃OCO)₂O
Molar Mass134.09 g/mol
HS Code2920 90 10
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationDimethyl dicarbonate for synthesis. CAS 4525-33-1, chemical formula (CH₃OCO)₂O.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point172 °C (1013 hPa) decomposes
Density1.25 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit3 - 29.9 %(V)
Flash point85 °C
Ignition temperature465 °C
Melting Point15 - 17 °C
Vapor pressure0.7 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility35 g/l (decomposition)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 335 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rat > 1250 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H330: Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement(s)P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSHT0362500
Storage class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangertoxic, corrosive
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2927 , 6.1 (8), II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2927 , 6.1 (8), II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2927 , 6.1 (8), II
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (acidimetric)≥ 97.0 %
Identity (IR)passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8187580100 04022536445021
8187589999 04027269058821

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