Diethyl Carbonate (DEC)

Diethyl Carbonate（DEC）

Synonyms：Diethyl Carbonate anhydrous; Carbonic acid diethyl ester

CAS No.：105-58-8

EINECS No.：203-311-1

Molecular Formula：C₅H₁₀O₃

Molecular Weight：118.13

Structure Formula：

Standard：

Properties：It is a colorless transparent liquid, with slight pungent odor. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ketone, ester and other most organic solvents. Melting point: -43℃, Boiling point: 126.8℃, Flash point: 33℃, Density: 0.975g/ml.

Uses：Diethyl Carbonate is an aprotic organic solvent, commonly used as a solvent for cellulose ethers, nitrocellulose, natural and synthetic resins. In the electronic industry, it is usually used as the lithium-ion batteries and capacitors electrolyte. Its electrochemical stability is good, it can improve the low temperature performance of the Li-ion battery electrolyte. As a common carbonation reagent, it can be used to synthesize ketones, tertiary alcohols and heterocyclic compounds. In addition, it is an intermediate of Pesticide pyrethrin and drug Phenobarbital.

Storage：Keep it in a well-closed container and store in a cool, dry and well ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat source, and store separately from oxidants, reducing agents and acids.

Packing：200kg stainless steel drum or galvanized iron drum, 1200kg IBC drum, or ISO Tank.