Agent Name |
Diethyl zinc |
CAS Number |
557-20-0 |
Formula |
C4-H10-Zn |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Diethylzinc; Zinc ethide; Zinc, diethyl-; UN1366; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Organic Compounds |
Description |
Colorless liquid with a garlic-like odor; [HSDB] Highly flammable in air and reactive with water; [Sullivan, p. 979] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate, a catalyst, an aerospace fuel, and a deacidification agent in paper manufacturing; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Inhalation exposure can cause metal fume fever; Can cause burns of the skin and cornea; [HSDB] Ignites when exposed to air; [CHRIS] See "ORGANOMETALS." |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
20.8 mm Hg |
Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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