DMC Dimethyl Carbonate/Methyl-carbonate

Product Description :

Chinese name: dimethyl carbonate

English name: Dimethyl carbonate

Alias: Methyl carbonate; Carbonic acid dimethyl ester

Molecular formula: C3H6O3

Molecular Structure: 

Molecular weight: 90.08

CAS login number: 616-38-6

Dangerous Goods Transport number: UN1161

Melting point: 2-4ºC

Boiling point: 90ºC

Water soluble: 139G/L

Refractive index: 1.3672-1.3692

Flash point: 18ºC

Density: 1.069

Packaging: 200kg/drum, 80 drums, 16 tons/20GP; 126 drums, 25.2 tons/40GP

Property description: Colorless transparent liquid with pungent smell. Flash point (open cup) 21.7℃, viscosity 0.664mPa·s. Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether and other organic solvents, insoluble in water.

Storage method: Flammable, its vapor mixed with air, can form explosive mixture, stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated non-combustible warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat. The temperature of the warehouse should not exceed 37℃. Keep the container airtight.

Application: Used as solvent for organic synthesis. Instead of phosgene as carbonylation agent; Instead of dimethyl sulfate as methylating agent; Low toxic solvent.