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Dimethyl carbonate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
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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

Specifications

Melting Point ∼4°C
Density 1.07
Boiling Point 90°C
Flash Point 16°C (61°F)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Odor Pleasant
Refractive Index 1.368
Quantity 2500 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
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Dimethyl carbonate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P233-Keep container tightly closed.
  • P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
  • P242-Use only non-sparking tools.
  • P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dimethyl carbonate

RUO – Research Use Only

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