1,2-Bis(diethylphosphino)ethane
[CAS# 6411-21-8]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Phosphine ligand
• Name: 1,2-Bis(diethylphosphino)ethane
• Synonyms: 1,1'-(1,2-Ethanediyl)bis[1,1-diethylphosphine]; 1,2-Bis(diethylphosphino)ethane; 1,2-Ethanediylbis(diethylphosphine); DEPE
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₄P₂
• Molecular Weight: 206.25
• CAS Registry Number: 6411-21-8
• EC Number: 633-196-7

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.013 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 250-255 °C^**
• Flash point: 114.1±28.9 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2018 ACD/Labs)

^** Issleib, Kurt

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Pyrophoric liquids	Pyr. Liq.	1	H250
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319