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Is dimethyl carbonate a green solvent?

Sep 08, 2025 Leave a message

Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is a multifunctional, nontoxic, biodegradable reagent with tunable chemical reactivity. It is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H6O3. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet taste. Dimethyl carbonate has a low density and can be dissolved in many organic solvents at room temperature, such as alcohols, ethers and ketones.

 

Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is widely considered a green solvent and reagent due to its low toxicity, biodegradability, and ability to replace more hazardous conventional solvents.

 

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Chemical Solvent Dimethyl Carbonate

Chemical Solvent Dimethyl Carbonate DMC CAS 616-38-6

 

Is dimethyl carbonate a green solvent?

Key reasons why DMC is considered an eco-friendly solvent:

 

Low toxicity:

Unlike many traditional solvents (such as toluene, hexane, dichloromethane, and other chlorinated solvents), dimethyl carbonate DMC exhibits low toxicity. It is not classified as a carcinogen or mutagen, with toxicity comparable to table salt, making it safer for operators to handle.

 

Biodegradability:
Dimethyl carbonate rapidly decomposes in the environment through natural processes. This minimizes its ecological impact.

 

Safer Synthesis Pathways:
Modern DMC production processes have undergone green upgrades, eliminating the use of highly toxic and hazardous phosgene employed in traditional methods.
 

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packaging

DMC packaging Capacity 20GP 40GP
drum 200 kg /drum total 80 drums, Net 16 ton total 128 drums, Net 25.6 ton
IBC drum 800 kg /IBC total 20 IBC, Net 16 ton total 32 IBC, Net 25.6 ton
ISO Tank 18.5 ton /ISO Tank 1 ISO Tank, Net 18.5 ton N/A

 

cas no 616 38 6

 

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