Dimethyl carbonate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Dimethyl carbonate is used as a solvent in organic synthesis and considered as a replacement for solvent like methyl ethyl ketone, tert-butyl acetate and parachlorobenzotrifluoride. It is involved as an intermediate in the preparation of diphenylcarbonate, which in turn is used as a key raw material for the synthesis of Bisphenol-A-polycarbonate. It is also used as a 'green' methylating agent involved in the methylation of aniline, phenols and carboxylic acids. It can be used as a fuel additive due to its high oxygen content. It also finds applications related to supercapacitors and lithium batteries.

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Applications
Dimethyl carbonate is used as a solvent in organic synthesis and considered as a replacement for solvent like methyl ethyl ketone, tert-butyl acetate and parachlorobenzotrifluoride. It is involved as an intermediate in the preparation of diphenylcarbonate, which in turn is used as a key raw material for the synthesis of Bisphenol-A-polycarbonate. It is also used as a ′green′ methylating agent involved in the methylation of aniline, phenols and carboxylic acids. It can be used as a fuel additive due to its high oxygen content. It also finds applications related to supercapacitors and lithium batteries.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol and ether. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Air and moisture sensitive. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 616-38-6
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 90.08
• MDL Number: MFCD00008420
• InChI Key: IEJIGPNLZYLLBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl carbonate, carbonic acid, dimethyl ester, carbonic acid dimethyl ester, methyl carbonate meo 2co, unii-ke9j097spn, dimethylcarbonate, ch3ocooch3, ke9j097spn, dimethyl ester of carbonic acid, dsstox_cid_9192
• PubChem CID: 12021
• ChEBI: CHEBI:36596
• IUPAC Name: dimethyl carbonate
• SMILES: COC(=O)OC

• Melting Point: ∼4°C
• Density: 1.07
• Boiling Point: 90°C
• Flash Point: 16°C (61°F)
• Odor: Pleasant
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.368
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1161
• Beilstein: 635821
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3241
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol and ether; Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 90.08
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Dimethyl carbonate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: DIMETHYL CARBONATE
EINECSNumber	210-478-4
RTECSNumber	FG0450000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Moisture Sensitive
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only