Diethyl Sulfate

C₄H₁₀O₄S

IUPAC: Diethyl sulfate

CAS: 64-67-5

Overview

Diethyl sulfate is a powerful ethylating agent used in organic synthesis. It is more reactive and toxic than dimethyl sulfate.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990
Sulfur S 1 32.0600

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×10
6.5%
C
Carbon ×4
31.2%
O
Oxygen ×4
41.5%
S
Sulfur ×1
20.8%

Uses

  • • Ethylating agent
  • • Organic synthesis
  • • Dye manufacture

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Like its methyl analog, it can alkylate DNA and is used to study chemical mutagenesis

Safety

  • ⚠ Probable carcinogen
  • ⚠ Mutagenic
  • ⚠ Highly toxic

Structure

SMILES

CCOS(=O)(=O)OCC

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
154.19 g/mol
Density
1.1720 g/cm³
Melting Point
-25.0 °C
Boiling Point
209.0 °C
Solubility
7 g/L at 18°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
154.0300
XLogP
1.1
TPSA
61.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
130.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diethyl Sulfate?
Diethyl Sulfate (C₄H₁₀O₄S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Diethyl sulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Diethyl Sulfate?
Diethyl Sulfate has a molar mass of 154.19 g/mol.
What state is Diethyl Sulfate at room temperature?
Diethyl Sulfate is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Diethyl Sulfate organic or inorganic?
Diethyl Sulfate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Diethyl Sulfate?
Diethyl Sulfate (C₄H₁₀O₄S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S).