diethylzinc
chemical compound
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Diethylzinc is a volatile, pyrophoric liquid compound with the chemical formula C₄H₁₀Zn. It is a type of organometallic compound, specifically a zinc alkyl. Diethylzinc is highly reactive and ignites readily in air. It is primarily used as a catalyst in polymerization processes and to deacidify paper. It was first synthesized in 1849 by Edward C. Frankland and is valuable in organic synthesis.123
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