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Diethyl carbonate 
Other namescarbonic ether; ethyl carbonate; Eufin[1]Identifiers CAS number 105-58-8 
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- InChI=1S/C5H10O3/c1-3-7-5(6)8-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
Key: OIFBSDVPJOWBCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1/C5H10O3/c1-3-7-5(6)8-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
Key: OIFBSDVPJOWBCH-UHFFFAOYAX
Properties Molecular formula C5H10O3 Molar mass 118.13 g/mol Appearance Clear liquid Density 0.975 g/cm3 Melting point -43 °C
Boiling point 126-128 °C
Solubility in water Insoluble Hazards EU classification Flammable (F) R-phrases R11 S-phrases S9 S16 S29 S33 Flash point 33 °C 
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Diethyl carbonate is a carbonate ester of carbonic acid and ethanol. At room temperature (25 °C) diethyl carbonate is a clear liquid with a low flash point.
Diethyl carbonate is used as a solvent. It can be used as a component of electrolytes in lithium batteries.
See also
References
- ^ "DIETHYL CARBONATE". http://chemicalland21.com/industrialchem/solalc/DIETHYL%20CARBONATE.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-01.
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