What is the CAS number 616 38 6?
The CAS number 616 38 6 is Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC).
Other Names:
- DMC
- Methyl carbonate
- Carbonic acid, dimethyl ester
- Methoxycarbonyl methane
CAS 616-38-6 Dimethyl carbonate is a colorless and odorless liquid, is a versatile chemical compound with diverse applications. It is characterized by its unique properties and wide-ranging utility across various industries. This mono-substituted carbonate derivative showcases a chemical structure where two methyl groups replace the hydrogen atoms in carbonate.

What are the properties of dimethyl carbonate dMC?
| Name | Dimethyl Carbonate |
| CAS | 616-38-6 |
| EINECS | 210-478-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molar Mass | 90.08 |
| Density | 1.069 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 2-4 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 90 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 65°F |
| Water Solubility | 139 g/L |
| Solubility | 139g/l |
| Vapor Presure | 18 mm Hg ( 21.1 °C) |
| Vapor Density | 3.1 (vs air) |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | <50(APHA) |
| Odor | Pleasant |
| Merck | 143241 |
| BRN | 635821 |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Stability | Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, potassium t-butoxide. |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Explosive Limit | 4.22-12.87%(V) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.368(lit.) |
| LogP | 0.23-0.354 at 20-25℃ |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Characteristics of colorless transparent liquid, irritating odor. properties is an important organic synthesis intermediates, molecular structure containing carbonyl, methyl and methoxy functional groups, with a variety of reaction properties, in the production of safe and convenient, characteristics of less pollution and easy transportation. |
| HS Code | 2920 90 10 |
| Toxicity | LD50 in rats (g/kg): 13.8 orally; 2.5 dermally; LC50 (4 hr) in rats (mg/l): 140 by inhalation (Ono) |
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