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Methyl (2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) carbonate

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≥98%, anhydrous, battery grade

Synonym(s):

Carbonic Acid Methyl 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Ester, FEMC

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H5F3O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
158.08
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

battery grade

Quality Level

Assay

≥98%

form

liquid

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impurities

≤250 ppm HF
≤300 ppm H2O

bp

57-59 °C/120 mmHg
90 °C (lit.)

density

1.34 g/mL (lit.)

application(s)

battery manufacturing

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General description

Methyl (2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) carbonate (FEMC), ≥99%, battery grade is one kind of fluorinated linear carbonate. It comes with very low water content (≤ 300.0 ppm) and low impurity of HF (≤ 250.0 ppm) which is ideal for battery research
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Application

Battery-grade methyl (2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) carbonate (FEMC) is an effective additive for improving the performance and stability of lithium-ion batteries. Its outstanding thermal and electrochemical stability makes it a reliable option for high-temperature and high-voltage battery applications. FEMC has been shown to improve battery life, enhance energy density, and increase cycling stability. As an electrolyte additive in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), FEMC plays an important role in forming a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and effective passivation of the cathode surfaces, resulting in enhanced discharge capacity and cyclability. Even the addition of 5 wt % of FEMC was found to be very effective in forming a stable SEI layer and protecting the surface of the cathode. FEMC′s high performance makes it an attractive choice for battery manufacturers looking to create safe and efficient battery products.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

100.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

38 °C


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