Dimethyl Carbonate CAS 616-38-6

Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₃H₆O₃. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a mild, pleasant odor and is often regarded as a green chemical because of its low toxicity and biodegradability.
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Dimethyl Carbonate CAS 616-38-6

What is Dimethyl Carbonate CAS 616-38-6?

As a versatile chemical intermediate, Dimethyl Carbonate CAS 616-38-6 plays a crucial role in modern green chemistry. It serves both as a methylating and carbonylating agent, with wide use in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, coatings, and fuel industries. Because of its favorable environmental profile, it is considered a safe and eco-friendly substitute in many chemical synthesis processes.
With excellent solvency and high chemical stability, DMC is also used as a solvent, fuel additive, and electrolyte component in lithium-ion batteries.

Specifications

Property Value
Melting Point 2–4 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point 90 °C (lit.)
Density 1.069 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Odor Pleasant
Form Liquid
Solubility 139 g/L
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Sensitive Moisture Sensitive
Storage Temperature Store below +30 °C
Stability Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and potassium t-butoxide.

Features

  • Eco-Friendly: Non-toxic, biodegradable, and a sustainable alternative to conventional methylating agents.
  • Excellent Solvency: Efficiently dissolves a wide range of organic compounds.
  • High Purity and Stability: Ensures consistent performance in industrial applications.
  • Low Odor and Low Volatility: Enhances safety and handling convenience.
  • Versatile Reactivity: Suitable for methylation, carbonylation, and transesterification reactions.

Applications

  • Pharmaceuticals: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
  • Polycarbonate Production: A key raw material for producing polycarbonates through transesterification with bisphenol A.
  • Paints and Coatings: Acts as a non-toxic solvent, replacing traditional volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
  • Fuel Additives: Improves octane numbers and reduces harmful exhaust emissions when blended with gasoline.
  • Battery Electrolytes: Serve as a key component in electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries.
  • Agrochemicals: Function as a green methylating agent in pesticide and herbicide synthesis.

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