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CAS 1609-47-8 — Diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC)

Diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC) is a chemical used primarily to inactivate ribonucleases in laboratory solutions, ensuring RNA integrity during experiments. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor. CAS: 1609-47-8, Molecular Formula: O(COOC2H5)2, Molecular Weight: 162.14 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Diethyl pyrocarbonate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.