diethylzinc
Noun
Meaning
diethylzinc (uncountable)
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(organic chemistry) A highly pyrophoric organozinc compound consisting of a zinc centre bound to two ethyl groups; an important reagent in organic chemistry.
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The first organogermanium compound was synthesized by Winkler in 1887; the reaction of germanium tetrachloride with diethylzinc yielded tetraethylgermane ( Ge(Cmain Hmain )main ).
One technique proposed was to place books in an evacuated chamber, then introduce diethylzinc (DEZ).
In theory, the diethylzinc would react with acidic residues in the paper, leaving an alkaline residue that would protect the paper against further degradation.