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Ethylene carbonate, 99%
CAS: 96-49-1 | C3H4O3 | 88.062 g/mol
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Catalog number A15735.0E
also known as A15735-0E
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS96-49-1
IUPAC Name1,3-dioxolan-2-one
Molecular FormulaC3H4O3
InChI KeyKMTRUDSVKNLOMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO=C1OCCO1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay (GC)≥98.5%
CommentMaterial Sourced in UK and US
Melting Point (clear melt)34.0-40.0?C
Appearance (Color)Colorless to white to yellow
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused solid or clear liquid as melt
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Solvent for many polymers and resins, plasticisers, rubbers and textiles.Ethylene carbonate is used as a polar solvent and a high permittivity component of electrolytes in lithium batteries. It finds application in surface coatings, dyes, fibers and plastics. It is also used as a plasticizer and as a precursor to vinylene carbonate. Further, it is used in the preparation of dimethyl carbonate, which acts as a useful solvent and a mild methylating agent.
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Applications
Solvent for many polymers and resins, plasticisers, rubbers and textiles.Ethylene carbonate is used as a polar solvent and a high permittivity component of electrolytes in lithium batteries. It finds application in surface coatings, dyes, fibers and plastics. It is also used as a plasticizer and as a precursor to vinylene carbonate. Further, it is used in the preparation of dimethyl carbonate, which acts as a useful solvent and a mild methylating agent.
Solubility
Miscible (40%) with water, alcohol ethyl acetate, benzene and chloroform. Soluble in ether, n-Butanol, and carbon tetrachloride.Soluble in water, n-butanol, ethyl acetate, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ether and chloroform. Insoluble in gasoline and turpentine oil.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases and reducing agents. Store in a cool place.
Solvent for many polymers and resins, plasticisers, rubbers and textiles.Ethylene carbonate is used as a polar solvent and a high permittivity component of electrolytes in lithium batteries. It finds application in surface coatings, dyes, fibers and plastics. It is also used as a plasticizer and as a precursor to vinylene carbonate. Further, it is used in the preparation of dimethyl carbonate, which acts as a useful solvent and a mild methylating agent.
Solubility
Miscible (40%) with water, alcohol ethyl acetate, benzene and chloroform. Soluble in ether, n-Butanol, and carbon tetrachloride.Soluble in water, n-butanol, ethyl acetate, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ether and chloroform. Insoluble in gasoline and turpentine oil.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases and reducing agents. Store in a cool place.
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General References:
- Ethylene oxide equivalent for introduction of the 2-hydroxyethyl group, by reaction with various nucleophiles. Reacts with thiols (K2CO3/ 18-crown-6) to give 2-hydroxyethyl sulfides: Synthesis, 382 (1986).
- You, X.; Chaudhari, M.; Rempe, S.; Pratt, L. R. Dielectric Properties of Ethylene Carbonate and Propylene Carbonate Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations. ECS Trans. 2015, 69 (1), 107-111.
- Chen, X.; Cui, Y.; Wen, C.; Wang, B.; Dai, W. L. Continuous synthesis of methanol: heterogeneous hydrogenation of ethylene carbonate over Cu/HMS catalysts in a fixed bed reactor system. Chem. Commun. 2015, 51 (72), 13776-13778.