Dimethyl carbonate

Dimethyl carbonate

CAS Number
616-38-6
Molecular Formula
C3H6O3

About Dimethyl carbonate

Dimethyl carbonate (CAS 616-38-6) is experiencing surge in demand across the United States as domestic battery electrolyte manufacturers require high purity fine chemicals to scale up lithium-ion cell production under recent Inflation Reduction Act incentives. Methyl carbonate has increasingly become a priority for cus...

Synonyms

  • dimethylcarbonat
  • Dimethoxymethanone
  • Methylmethoxyformiat
  • Carbonic acid dimethyl
  • Nifuratel Impurity 16
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Dimethyl carbonate Specifications

CAS Number
616-38-6
Molecular Formula
C3H6O3
IUPAC Name
dimethyl carbonate
Canonical SMILES
COC(=O)OC
InChI Key
IEJIGPNLZYLLBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-5-3(4)6-2/h1-2H3
melting_point
0.5 °C
boiling_point
90.5 °C
solubility
Miscible with alcohol and ether
density
1.0636 g/cu cm at 25 °C

Energy Storage

An electrolyte component or co-solvent in lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries to improve conductivity and electrochemical stability

Organic Synthesis

A green reagent, methylating agent, and carbonylating agent used as a safer alternative to toxic chemicals like phosgene and dimethyl sulfate

Coating Industry

An eco-friendly, VOC-exempt alternative solvent used in formulations for paints, coatings, and adhesives

Fuel Industry

An oxygenate fuel additive for gasoline and diesel to enhance combustion efficiency and reduce emissions

MSDS
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  1. dimethylcarbonat
  2. Dimethoxymethanone
  3. Methylmethoxyformiat
  4. Carbonic acid dimethyl
  5. Nifuratel Impurity 16

Dimethyl carbonate FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

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20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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