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256781

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Diethylzinc

≥52 wt. % Zn basis

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Synonym(s):
DEZn, Et2Zn, DEZ, Zincdiethyl
Linear Formula:
(C2H5)2Zn
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
123.51
Beilstein:
3587207
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

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

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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: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

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Pyr. Liq. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Water-react 1

Supplementary Hazards

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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  4. What is Product 256781, Diethylzinc, soluble in?

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  5. How do I remove Product 256781, Diethylzinc, from the container?

    This product is air sensitive and is package under inert gas. Transfer of this product should be conducted under inert atmosphere (such as in a glove box or Atmosbag) to reduce the chance of exposure of the chemical to the atmosphere. Additional details about how to handle and store air-sensitive materials can be found in Sigma-Aldrich technical bulletin AL-134.

  6. What do I do with the Product 256781, Diethylzinc, bottle once it is empty?

    Product 256781 is packed in a Sure/Pac cylinder. When the contents of the cylinder have been exhausted Sigma-Aldrich recommends that a licensed waste disposal company be contacted for the appropriate means to dispose of this container. Some residual product might remain in the container and should not be discarded with general waste. Alternatively, Sigma-Aldrich does offer an option for returning empty Sure/Pac cylinders. The customer will be required to pay for the return shipping and a minimal disposal charge, as Sigma-Aldrich does not require these cylinders to be returned. Additional information on the Sure/Pac return program can be obtained by contacting customer service at 800-325-3010.

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Single-site zinc on silica catalysts for propylene hydrogenation and propane dehydrogenation: Synthesis and reactivity evaluation using an integrated atomic layer deposition-catalysis instrument
Camacho-Bunquin J, et al.
J. Catal., 345, 170-182 (2017)
Bifunctional catalysts based on colloidal Cu/Zn nanoparticles for the direct conversion of synthesis gas to dimethyl ether and hydrocarbons
Gentzen, M and Doronkin, DE and Sheppard, TL and Grunwaldt, J-D and Sauer, J and Behrens, S
Applied Catalysis A: General, 557, 99-107 (2018)
Bifunctional hybrid catalysts derived from Cu/Zn-based nanoparticles for single-step dimethyl ether synthesis
Gentzen, M and Habicht, W and Doronkin, DE and Grunwaldt, J-D and Sauer, J and Behrens, S
Catalysis Science & Technology, 6(4), 1054-1063 (2016)
Weimin Lin et al.
The Journal of organic chemistry, 74(2), 645-651 (2008-12-06)
The application of a zinc carbenoid-mediated chain-extension reaction to a functionalized peptide isostere is reported. The cleavage site of human CVM protease was utilized as a target for testing the synthetic methodology. The utility of this chain-extension reaction is demonstrated
Tummanapalli Satyanarayana et al.
Organic letters, 9(2), 251-253 (2007-01-16)
A strong asymmetric amplification is observed in the addition of diethylzinc on aromatic aldehydes in the presence of the bistriflamide of trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane 3a. The asymmetric amplification originates from the insolubility of the catalyst precursor 3a of low enantiomeric excess (ee)

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