Dimethyl carbonate

Agent Name
Dimethyl carbonate
CAS Number
616-38-6
Formula
C3-H6-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Dimethyl carbonate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Methyl carbonate; Methyl carbonate ((MeO)2CO); Carbonic acid, dimethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN1161
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; Not miscible or difficult to mix in water; [MSDSonline] Pleasant odor; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent for methylation and phosgenation and a cold sterilizing agent for beverages; [HSDB] Used in methylation reactions; [Merck Index] Used in organic synthesis and as a specialty solvent; [Hawley]
Comments
A dangerous fire risk; [Hawley] A mild eye irritant; [ICSC] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
55.36 mm Hg
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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