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Atomfair Diethyl Pyrocarbonate DEPC, Baycovin C6H10O5

Description Diethyl Pyrocarbonate (CAS 1645-65-4) is a highly reactive chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H10O5. Also known as ethoxycarbonyl ethyl carbonate or diethyl dicarbonate , this clear, colorless liquid is widely used as a sterilizing and preserving agent in biochemical and microbiological applications. Its ability to inactivate enzymes, particularly nucleases and proteases, makes it invaluable for RNA and DNA research. Diethyl Pyrocarbonate is highly soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone but reacts vigorously with water, decomposing into ethanol and carbon dioxide. Suitable for laboratory and industrial use, this compound must be handled with care due to…

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Description

Diethyl Pyrocarbonate (CAS 1645-65-4) is a highly reactive chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H10O5. Also known as ethoxycarbonyl ethyl carbonate or diethyl dicarbonate, this clear, colorless liquid is widely used as a sterilizing and preserving agent in biochemical and microbiological applications. Its ability to inactivate enzymes, particularly nucleases and proteases, makes it invaluable for RNA and DNA research. Diethyl Pyrocarbonate is highly soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone but reacts vigorously with water, decomposing into ethanol and carbon dioxide. Suitable for laboratory and industrial use, this compound must be handled with care due to its reactivity and potential hazards. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability, it is available in various quantities to meet research and production needs.

  • CAS No: 1645-65-4
  • Molecular Formula: C6H10O5
  • Molecular Weight: 162.14
  • Exact Mass: 162.05282342
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 162.05282342
  • IUPAC Name: ethoxycarbonyl ethyl carbonate
  • SMILES: CCOC(=O)OC(=O)OCC
  • Synonyms: diethyl pyrocarbonate, 1609-47-8, Diethyl dicarbonate, Diethyl oxydiformate, Baycovin

Application

Diethyl Pyrocarbonate is primarily used as a nuclease inhibitor in molecular biology to prevent RNA degradation during extraction and purification. It is also employed as a sterilizing agent for buffers and solutions in microbiological studies. Additionally, this compound finds application in the preservation of beverages by inhibiting microbial growth. Its reactivity with amines and sulfhydryl groups makes it useful for modifying proteins and nucleic acids in biochemical research.

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