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Dimethyl carbonate

for synthesis

Sustainability features

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl carbonate, DMC, Methyl carbonate, Carbonic acid dimethyl ester

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Linear Formula:
(CH3O)2CO
CAS Number:
616-38-6
Molecular Weight:
90.08
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
210-478-4
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
MFCD00008420
Assay:
≥99.0% (GC)
Grade:
synthesis grade
Bp:
90 °C/1016 hPa
Vapor pressure:
53 hPa ( 20 °C)
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grade

synthesis grade

Quality Segment

vapor pressure

53 hPa ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

458 °C

potency

9000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), >5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

4.22-12.87 % (v/v)

sustainability

Sustainability features

dilution

(for synthesis)

bp

90 °C/1016 hPa

mp

0.5-4.7 °C

transition temp

flash point 16.7 °C

solubility

139 g/L

density

1.07 g/cm3 at 20 °C

greener alternative category

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

O(C)C(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C3H6O3/c1-5-3(4)6-2/h1-2H3

InChI key

IEJIGPNLZYLLBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

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Application


  • Unraveling the Irreversible Storage of Dimethyl Carbonate-Solvated Hexafluorophosphate Anions in Graphite Electrode.: This study explores the irreversible storage mechanisms of dimethyl carbonate in graphite electrodes, crucial for enhancing electrochemical applications (Liu et al., 2024).

  • Electronic interaction between dimethyl carbonate and Li(+) studied by attenuated total reflectance far-ultraviolet spectroscopy.: This research provides insights into the electronic interactions of dimethyl carbonate with lithium ions, important for developing better electrolytes in battery technology (Sato et al., 2024).

  • Glycerol carbonate synthesis via transesterification of enriched glycerol and dimethyl carbonate using a Li-incorporated MCM-41 framework.: This paper discusses the synthesis of glycerol carbonate through transesterification, highlighting the role of dimethyl carbonate in green chemistry applications (Jitjamnong et al., 2024).

  • Dimethyl carbonate as a green alternative to acetonitrile in reversed-phase liquid chromatography. Part II: Purification of a therapeutic peptide.: This research examines the use of dimethyl carbonate as a sustainable solvent alternative in the purification processes of pharmaceutical compounds (Bozza et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.068 - 1.070
Identity (IR): passes test

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Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H225

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

Flash Point (°F)

60.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

16 °C - closed cup

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