Diethyl carbonate
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carbonic ether; ethyl carbonate; Eufin[1]
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105-58-8  |
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| ChemSpider | 7478 |
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| PubChem | 7766 |
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| Molar mass | 118.13 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Density | 0.975 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | −43 °C (−45 °F; 230 K) |
| Boiling point | 126 to 128 °C (259 to 262 °F; 399 to 401 K) |
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| Vapor pressure | {{{value}}} |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Diethyl carbonate is a carbonate ester of carbonic acid and ethanol with the formula OC(OCH2CH3)2. At room temperature (25 °C) diethyl carbonate is a clear liquid with a low flash point.
Diethyl carbonate is used as a solvent such as in erythromycin intramuscular injections. It can be used as a component of electrolytes in lithium batteries.
Production
It can be made by reacting phosgene with ethanol, producing hydrogen chloride as a byproduct. This reaction is the base of why ethanol is added to chloroform in a 1% quantity by mass.
See also
References
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