Diethyl zinc
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 "Zinc." See "ORGANOMETALS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
20.8 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
burn readily
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: