Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology

Name: Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046885

About Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology

Listed under CAS 1609-47-8, Diethyl pyrocarbonate is a molecular biology reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals (Molecular Biology grade). With the molecular formula C6H10O5, it has a molar mass of 162.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named ethoxycarbonyl ethyl carbonate. It is also known as Diethyl dicarbonate or Diethyl oxydiformate.

The product is provided as a liquid. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows, protein analysis and molecular biology workflows. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Diethyl pyrocarbonate in 25 mL, 50 mL and 100 mL packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis
Molecular biology workflows

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology
Catalogue No.	VQ-046885
CAS Number	1609-47-8
IUPAC name	ethoxycarbonyl ethyl carbonate
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₅
Molecular weight	162.14 g/mol
Exact mass	162.0528
Grade	Molecular Biology
HSN code	29209090
InChIKey	FFYPMLJYZAEMQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)OC(=O)OCC
PubChem CID	3051

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 5
TPSA	61.8 Å²
Synonyms	Diethyl dicarbonate, Diethyl oxydiformate, Baycovin, Ethyl pyrocarbonate, Dicarbonic acid, diethyl ester, Dicarbonic acid diethyl ester, Diethyl pyrocarbonic acid, Oxydiformic acid diethyl ester, Pyrocarbonic acid diethyl ester, Ethoxyformic acid anhydride, Pyrocarbonate d'ethyle

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1609-47-8

Diethyl pyrocarbonate, 98%

CAS: 1609-47-8
Formula: C₆H₁₀O₅
MW: 162.14 g/mol

VQ-009127

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology?

The CAS Registry Number of Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology is 1609-47-8. It is also known as Diethyl dicarbonate, Diethyl oxydiformate, Baycovin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology?

Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology has the molecular formula C6H10O5 and a molecular weight of 162.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethoxycarbonyl ethyl carbonate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology can I order?

We supply Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology in Molecular Biology grade, in 25 mL, 50 mL, 100 mL packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology?

Yes. Every lot of Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology be shipped internationally?

Yes. Diethyl pyrocarbonate, for molecular biology is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.