Dimethyl Carbonate

Basic Information

CAS: 616-38-6
HS: 2920909090
Color, Odor, State: Colorless, transparent, slightly sweet liquid
Toxicity: Low toxicity
Flammability: Flammable
Density: 1.071
Volatility: Highly volatile
Boiling Point: 90.3°C
Stability: Stable
Melting Point: 2–4 °C
Acidity/Alkalinity: Neutral
Hygroscopicity: Poor
Flash Point: 17 °C
Solubility: Sparingly soluble in water; miscible with most organic solvents, acids, and base

Application

1. Industrially used to prepare polycarbonates and water treatment agents
2. Used in pharmaceuticals and pesticides to prepare ciprofloxacin, carbadox, etc.
3. It is an essential raw material for preparing high-energy battery electrolytes.
4. Due to its excellent chemical properties and environmental benefits (extremely low toxicity), it has recently found widespread application in coatings, inks, and adhesives.
5. It serves as an effective organic solvent.Hailed as a green chemical product of the 21st century, its extensive versatility has earned it the title of the “new cornerstone” of modern organic synthesis