Skip to Content
Merck
All Photos(4)

Key Documents

8.03525

Sigma-Aldrich

Dimethyl carbonate

greener alternative

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl carbonate, DMC, Methyl carbonate, Carbonic acid dimethyl ester

Sign Into View Organizational & Contract Pricing


About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3O)2CO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
90.08
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
210-478-4
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

53 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

458 °C

potency

9000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

4.22-12.87 % (v/v)

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Design for Degradation
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

sustainability

Greener Alternative Product

bp

90 °C/1016 hPa

mp

0.5-4.7 °C

transition temp

flash point 16.7 °C

solubility

139 g/L

density

1.07 g/cm3 at 20 °C

greener alternative category

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C3H6O3/c1-5-3(4)6-2/h1-2H3

InChI key

IEJIGPNLZYLLBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is used as a green chemical. Click here for more information.

Application


  • Unraveling the Irreversible Storage of Dimethyl Carbonate-Solvated Hexafluorophosphate Anions in Graphite Electrode.: This study explores the irreversible storage mechanisms of dimethyl carbonate in graphite electrodes, crucial for enhancing electrochemical applications (Liu et al., 2024).

  • Electronic interaction between dimethyl carbonate and Li(+) studied by attenuated total reflectance far-ultraviolet spectroscopy.: This research provides insights into the electronic interactions of dimethyl carbonate with lithium ions, important for developing better electrolytes in battery technology (Sato et al., 2024).

  • Glycerol carbonate synthesis via transesterification of enriched glycerol and dimethyl carbonate using a Li-incorporated MCM-41 framework.: This paper discusses the synthesis of glycerol carbonate through transesterification, highlighting the role of dimethyl carbonate in green chemistry applications (Jitjamnong et al., 2024).

  • Dimethyl carbonate as a green alternative to acetonitrile in reversed-phase liquid chromatography. Part II: Purification of a therapeutic peptide.: This research examines the use of dimethyl carbonate as a sustainable solvent alternative in the purification processes of pharmaceutical compounds (Bozza et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.068 - 1.070
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

60.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

16 °C - closed cup


Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot/Batch Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service