Dimethyl carbonate/DMC/CAS:616-38-6
Description:
Dimethyl carbonate appears as a clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Denser than water and slightly soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Used to make other chemicals and as a special purpose solvent.
Specification:
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 2-4 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 90°C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.069 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Vapor density | 3.1 (vs air) |
| Vapor pressure | 18 mm Hg ( 21.1 °C) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.368(lit.) |
| Fp | 65 °F |
| Storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubility | 139g/L |
| Form | Liquid |
| Color | <50(APHA) |
| Water Solubility | 139 g/L |
Usage
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.
Environmentally benign substitute for dimethyl sulfate, q.v., and methyl halides in methylation reactions and for phosgene, q.v., in methylcarbonylation reactions.
Packaging and Shipping
200KG/Drum or as customer requirements.
Belongs to common goods and can deliver by ocean and air
Keep and storage
Shelf life:24 month from date of manufacture in original unopened packaging stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight, water.
Ventilated warehouse, Low temperature drying, Separated from oxidants, acids.
