Diethyl pyrocarbonate

Diethyl pyrocarbonate

Catalog Number:
CBB1111599
Mfr. No.:
40718
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      • Overview
        • Diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEP) is a bactericidal agent and decomposes in water to CO2 and ethanol. DEP inhibits enzymes such as DNase and RNase without affecting nucleic acids. It is useful for the preparation of mRNA from tissues.

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      • Properties
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          Organic Building Blocks
          Alternative Name
          Diethyl dicarbonate; DEPC; Diethyl oxydiformate; DEP; Ethoxyformic acid anhydride
          CAS Number
          1609-47-8
          Molecular Formula
          O(COOC2H5)2
          Molecular Weight
          162.14
          Purity
          99% (NT)
          Solubility
          95% ethanol: 4.5 g/10 mL, clear, colorless
          Storage
          2-8°C
          SMILES
          CCOC(=O)OC(=O)OCC
          InChi
          1S/C6H10O5/c1-3-9-5(7)11-6(8)10-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
          InChi Key
          FFYPMLJYZAEMQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
          MDL Number
          MFCD00009106
          Others
          SID 24865430
          Hazard Information
          Warning
          Combustible liquids

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