8.03525

Dimethyl carbonate

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Dimethyl carbonate, DMC, Methyl carbonate, Carbonic acid dimethyl ester
• Linear Formula: (CH₃O)₂CO
• CAS Number: 616-38-6
• Molecular Weight: 90.08
• MDL number: MFCD00008420
• UNSPSC Code: 12352108
• EC Index Number: 210-478-4
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 53 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• 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)
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries; Design for Degradation; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• 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: , Aligned
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C3H6O3/c1-5-3(4)6-2/h1-2H3
• InChI key: IEJIGPNLZYLLBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 60.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 16 °C - closed cup