Chemistry
Diethyl beryllium(506-63-8)'s molecular formula is C2H6Be and its formula weight is 39.081222 .
Diethyl beryllium(506-63-8) has a melting point of -13 to -11°C. The boiling point is 63°C(399.9Pa).
Diethyl beryllium(506-63-8) has the property of being dissolved in ether and benzene. The molecular structure of diethyl beryllium(506-63-8):
Uses
Diethyl beryllium(506-63-8) is used as catalyst for olefin polymerization.
Production
Produced by the reaction of the Grignard reagent (C2H5MgBr) with beryllium chloride.
Consensus Reports
IARC Cancer Review: Group 1 IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 58 , 1993,p. 41.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Human Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 58 , 1993,p. 41.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 1 , 1972,p. 17.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 23 , 1980,p. 143.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 58 , 1993,p. 41.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . Beryllium and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List.
Safety Profile
Confirmed human carcinogen. A poison. Flammable when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. Explosive reaction on contact with water. Ignites on contact with moist air or carbon dioxide. Upon decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of BeO. See also
BERYLLIUM COMPOUNDS.
Standards and Recommendations
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.002 mg(Be)/m3; STEL 0.005 mg(Be)/m3/30M; CL 0.025 mg(Be)/m3
ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.002 mg(Be)/m3; Confirmed Human Carcinogen; (Proposed: TWA 0.0002 mg(Be)/m3 (sensitizer); Confirmed Human Carcinogen)