Diethyl pyrocarbonate
Also known as: DEPC, Diethyl dicarbonate, Ethoxyformic acid anhydride, Pyrocarbonic acid diethyl ester, Ethoxycarbonyl ethyl carbonate, Diethyl oxydiformate
Diethyl pyrocarbonate (CAS 1609-47-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H10O5 and a molecular weight of 162.141 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 201.3±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 69.4±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 1609-47-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-8851-7
- Molecular Formula
- C6H10O5
- Molecular Weight
- 162.141 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 201.3±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
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| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 69.4±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 162.052826 |
| PSA | 61.83000 |
| LogP | 1.48 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.3±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.413 |
| Additional Property | slow decomposition |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. E E Nattie. Diethyl pyrocarbonate (an imidazole binding substance) inhibits rostral VLM CO2 sensitivity. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1986 Sep;61(3):843-50. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2920909090 |
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| Summary | 2920909090 esters of other inorganic acids of non-metals (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Diethyl pyrocarbonate?
The CAS number of Diethyl pyrocarbonate is 1609-47-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Diethyl pyrocarbonate?
Diethyl pyrocarbonate has molecular formula C6H10O5 and molecular weight 162.141 g/mol.
Is Diethyl pyrocarbonate hazardous?
Diethyl pyrocarbonate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Diethyl pyrocarbonate?
For Diethyl pyrocarbonate, Upstream Products: Octadecylamine, Sodium methacrylate, Ethanol; Downstream Products: Ethyl perfluoropentanoate, Ethyl linoleate, Ethyl perfluoroheptanoate.
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