Dimethyl Carbonate | 616-38-6

Cas No :

616-38-6

Form :

Liquid

Molecular Weight :

90.08

Molecular Formula :

C3H6O3

Boiling Point :

90 °C

Melting Point :

3 °C - 5°C

Flash Point :

16 °C

Solubility :

Chloroform, Methanol

Description :

Overview of Dimethyl Carbonate

 

Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) is a green chemistry solvent and a multi-functional reagent that can be used for methylation as well as a carbonylating agent. It is an ecologically friendly solvent. It is renowned for its biodegradability, low toxicity, and its dual-reactivity as methoxycarbonylating and methylating agents. Dimethyl Carbonate is widely utilised in pharmaceutical synthesis, batteries, electrolytes for batteries, as well as an alternative that is sustainable for hazardous chemical reagents.

The compound is a transparent liquid with a mild and pleasant aroma. Carbonate is a carbonate ester that offers a reactivity that is selective for O-methylation and N-methylation as well as carbonylation when the conditions are right.

Other related products include Dimethyl Sulfate, Dimethyl Malonate, Dimethyl Acetal and various other methylating agents that are used in the process of organic synthesis as well as industrial chemicals.

 

 

Applications of Dimethyl Carbonate

 

Green Chemistry Solvent

 

  • Utilised as a sustainable solvent to replace toxic alternatives
  • Used in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process
  • Utilised for polymer processing
  • Used in formulations for cleaning
  • It is used in the coating and paint business
  • It is used in electrochemical processes

 

Reagent Applications

 

  • It is used as a specific methylating agent
  • It is used in the O-methylation processes of alcohols and phenols
  • Utilised in the N-methylation process of the amines (in selective situations)
  • Used in carbonylation reactions
  • Utilised in polycarbonate synthesis
  • Used in the preparation of carbamate

 

Battery and Electronic Application

 

  • It is used to act as a solvent for electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries.
  • Applied in energy storage systems
  • It is used to develop advanced electrolytes for batteries
  • In supercapacitor formulations, HTML0 is used.
  • used for fuel cell applications

 

 

Safety and Guidelines for Handling

 

  • Liquid that is flammable. Keep away from ignition sources
  • Very low toxic (green chemical solvent)
  • Beware of inhaling vapours
  • Wear goggles, gloves, and protective clothes
  • Be sure to use it in well-ventilated locations
  • Storage in tightly sealed containers far from direct heat
  • Use the COA as well as the MSDS directions strictly

 

 

Where to Buy Dimethyl Carbonate?

 

Dimethyl Carbonate Manufacturer

 

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity Dimethyl Carbonate, meeting pharmaceutical, battery-grade, and industrial quality standards.

 

Dimethyl Carbonate Supplier & Distributor

 

  • Available in bulk quantities for industrial and pharmaceutical use
  • High-purity grades (99%, 99.9% battery grade)
  • Technical and pharmaceutical grades
  • COA, MSDS, and specifications provided

 

 

MSDS

 

Includes detailed safety instructions and handling guidelines.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

  1. What is Dimethyl Carbonate used for?

    Used as a green solvent, methylating agent, battery electrolyte component, in polycarbonate synthesis, and as a sustainable replacement for toxic reagents.

  2. What is the molecular formula?

    Chemical formula: C₃H₆O₃ or (CH₃O)₂CO with molecular weight 90.08 g/mol.

  3. Why is DMC considered a green solvent?

    Low toxicity, biodegradable, lower environmental impact than alternatives like dimethyl sulfate; produced from CO₂ (green synthesis routes).