256781

Diethylzinc

≥52 wt. % Zn basis

• Synonym(s): DEZn, Et₂Zn, DEZ, Zincdiethyl
• Linear Formula: (C₂H₅)₂Zn
• CAS Number: 557-20-0
• Molecular Weight: 123.51
• Beilstein: 3587207
• EC Number: 209-161-3
• MDL number: MFCD00009021
• UNSPSC Code: 12352103
• PubChem Substance ID: 24855550
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• form: liquid
• concentration: ≥52 wt. % Zn
• refractive index: n20/D 1.498 (lit.)
• bp: 117 °C (lit.)
• mp: −28 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.205 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CC[Zn]CC
• InChI: 1S/2C2H5.Zn/c2*1-2;/h2*1H2,2H3;
• InChI key: HQWPLXHWEZZGKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Diethylzinc has been used as a zinc precursor for the synthesis of colloidal Cu/Zn-based nanoparticles, and zinc on silica catalysts via atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique.

Packaging

Supplied in a Sure/Pac^™ cylinder and has a 1/4-turn bronze ball valve with a female 1/4" NPT outlet thread (Z122661) installed. Before using the cylinder, ensure that the valve is closed, then remove carbon steel plug that seals the outlet valve.

Compatible with the following:

• Aldrich^® Sure/Pac^™ station for liquefied gases Z566446
• PTFE Sealing tape Z104388 or Z221880
• Straight septum-inlet adapter Z118141 with septa Z565687 or Z565695

For instructions please refer to technical bulletin AL-136: The Aldrich Sure/Pac^™ Cylinder System

Legal Information

Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Sure/Pac is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS05,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H250,H260,H314,H410
• Precautionary Statements: P231 + P232 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P370 + P378
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Pyr. Liq. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Water-react 1
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH014
• Storage Class Code: 4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves