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Dimethyl carbonate

anhydrous, ≥99%

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Synonym(s):

DMC, Carbonic acid dimethyl ester

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Linear Formula:
(CH3O)2CO
CAS Number:
616-38-6
Molecular Weight:
90.08
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
57651340
EC Number:
210-478-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635821
MDL number:
MFCD00008420
Assay:
≥99%
Grade:
anhydrous
Bp:
90 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
18 mmHg ( 21.1 °C)
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grade

anhydrous

Quality Segment

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

18 mmHg ( 21.1 °C)

assay

≥99%

expl. lim.

4.22-12.87 % (lit.)

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impurities

<0.002% water, <0.005% water (100mL pkg)

color

APHA: <50

refractive index

n20/D 1.368 (lit.)

bp

90 °C (lit.)

mp

2-4 °C (lit.)

density

1.069 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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SMILES string

O=C(OC)OC

InChI

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

InChI key

IEJIGPNLZYLLBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Our anhydrous solvents deliver exceptionally low water content, making them the ideal choice for moisture-sensitive laboratory applications. Packaged in the exclusive Sure/Seal™ septum bottle system, they are reliably protected against moisture ingress from first use to last drop. The innovative Sure/Seal™ closure combines an advanced plug-style liner with an airtight elastomer and crimp cap design to ensure consistent product integrity. Three unique liner materials provide optimal chemical compatibility across a broad range of solvents. Sure/Seal™ packaging is proven to maintain anhydrous conditions even after repeated punctures. With more than 70 products across all major solvent families, available in pack sizes from 100 mL to 2 L, the portfolio meets virtually every laboratory need. By choosing ready-to-use anhydrous solvents in Sure/Seal™ packaging, researchers eliminate the need for time-consuming and hazardous in-house solvent drying and distillation - saving time, reducing risk, and improving reproducibility.

Application

Anhydrous solvents in Sure/Seal™ packaging are essential wherever water contamination would compromise experimental results. They are widely used in moisture-sensitive applications such as organic synthesis - including Grignard reactions, organometallic chemistry, and catalysis - as well as in peptide, oligonucleotide, and pharmaceutical synthesis.

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Sure/Seal is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H225

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

60.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

16 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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