Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

IUPAC: Dimethyl carbonate

CAS: 616-38-6

Overview

Dimethyl carbonate is a green solvent and methylating agent promoted as a safer replacement for phosgene and dimethyl sulfate in chemical synthesis.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×6
6.7%
C
Carbon ×3
40.0%
O
Oxygen ×3
53.3%

Uses

  • • Green solvent
  • • Methylating agent
  • • Battery electrolyte additive
  • • Paint remover

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Considered one of the most promising 'green chemistry' alternatives to toxic reagents

Safety

  • ⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

COC(=O)OC

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
90.08 g/mol
Density
1.0690 g/cm³
Melting Point
4.6 °C
Boiling Point
90.3 °C
Solubility
139 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
90.0317
XLogP
0.5
TPSA
35.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
44.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dimethyl Carbonate?
Dimethyl Carbonate (C₃H₆O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Dimethyl carbonate.
What is the molecular weight of Dimethyl Carbonate?
Dimethyl Carbonate has a molar mass of 90.08 g/mol.
What state is Dimethyl Carbonate at room temperature?
Dimethyl Carbonate is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Dimethyl Carbonate organic or inorganic?
Dimethyl Carbonate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Dimethyl Carbonate?
Dimethyl Carbonate (C₃H₆O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).