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Dimethyl carbonate (DMC)

Dimethyl carbonate (Dimethyl carbonate)

CAS: 616-38-6

Chemical formula: C3H6O3

Dimethyl carbonate (DMC)

dimethyl carbonate is an organic compound with the formula C3H6O3. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet taste. Dimethyl carbonate has a low density and can be dissolved in many organic solvents at room temperature, such as alcohols, ethers and ketones.

Dimethyl carbonate is an important solvent and intermediate in many industrial and chemical applications. It has good solubility and is widely used in coatings, dyes, drugs, electronic materials and other fields. In addition, dimethyl carbonate can be used as a raw material to make polycarbonate (a type of plastic), methyl oxalate and glycerin.

Compared with other carbonates, dimethyl carbonate has lower toxicity and volatility, and is relatively friendly to the environment and the human body. However, it is still a flammable liquid and needs to be handled safely. In general, dimethyl carbonate is an important chemical with multiple potential applications.