Ethylene carbonate
SIAL/676802 - anhydrous, 99%
Synonym: 1,3-Dioxolan-2-one
CAS Number: 96-49-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H4O3
Molecular Weight: 88.06
EC Number: 202-510-0
MDL Number: MFCD00005382
Linear Formula: C3H4O3
Product Type: Chemical
assay | 99% |
bp | 243-244 °C/740 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 1.321 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
expl. lim. | 3.6-16.1 % (lit.) |
form | solid |
grade | anhydrous |
impurities | ≤0.006% water |
InChI | 1S/C3H4O3/c4-3-5-1-2-6-3/ |
InChI key | KMTRUDSVKNLOMY-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 35-38 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
SMILES string | O=C1OCCO1 |
vapor density | 3.04 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 0.02 mmHg ( 36.4 °C) |
Application: | Applications of ethylene carbonate (EC): • EC can be an effective liquefying reagent for cellulose liquefaction. • Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) can be synthesized via the transesterification of EC and methanol. • EC can be a non-hazardous alternative to phosgene and isocyanates for the synthesis of polyurethanes. |
General description: | Ethylene carbonate is a cyclic carbonate with high dielectric constant. |
Packaging: | 1, 6×1 L in aluminum bottle |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 - H319 - H373 |
Precautionary statements | P260 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P314 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22-36-48/22 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 289.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 143 °C - closed cup |
Purity | 99% |
bp | 243-244 °C/740 mmHg (lit.) |
mp | 35-38 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.321 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12352100 |