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Diethyl pyrocarbonate

Diethyl pyrocarbonate

(Science: chemical) Pyrocarbonic acid diethyl ester. Preservative for wines, soft drinks, and fruit juices and a gentle esterifying agent.

Pharmacological action: food preservatives.

chemical name: Dicarbonic acid, diethyl ester


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