Dimethyl Carbonate
Dimethyl carbonate is an environmentally friendly solvent used to make coatings, adhesives, and cleaning agents. DMC is also used as a raw material for organic synthesis, and in reactions that include methylation, carbonylation, and carbomethoxylation. Dimethyl carbonate is also used as an electrolyte in lithium ion batteries.
- Synonyms
- DMC, Carbonic Acid Dimethyl Ester
- Chemical Formula
- C3H6O3
- CAS Number
- 616-38-6
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 90.078 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 2 °C
- Boiling Point
- 90 °C
- Flash Point
- 17°C
- Density
- 1.069 g/cc
- Forms
- Liquid (clear), Colourless
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Printing & Inks
- Ink, toner and colourant
- Ceramics
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Solvents
Industries
- CASE & Construction
- Chemical Processing