Ethylene Carbonate

C₃H₄O₃

IUPAC: 1,3-Dioxolan-2-one

CAS: 96-49-1

Overview

Ethylene carbonate is a cyclic carbonate used as a solvent in lithium-ion battery electrolytes. It has a high dielectric constant and dipole moment.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×4
4.6%
C
Carbon ×3
40.9%
O
Oxygen ×3
54.5%

Uses

  • • Lithium-ion battery electrolyte
  • • Solvent
  • • Plasticizer
  • • Chemical intermediate

Fun Facts

  • ✦ A critical component in virtually every lithium-ion battery electrolyte

Structure

SMILES

C1COC(=O)O1

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
88.06 g/mol
Density
1.3210 g/cm³
Melting Point
36.4 °C
Boiling Point
248.0 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
88.0160
XLogP
0.3
TPSA
35.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
60.0

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 Ethylene Carbonate?
Ethylene Carbonate (C₃H₄O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 1,3-Dioxolan-2-one.
What is the molecular weight of Ethylene Carbonate?
Ethylene Carbonate has a molar mass of 88.06 g/mol.
What state is Ethylene Carbonate at room temperature?
Ethylene Carbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Ethylene Carbonate organic or inorganic?
Ethylene Carbonate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ethylene Carbonate?
Ethylene Carbonate (C₃H₄O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).