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Dimethyl carbonate (DMC)

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Dimethyl carbonate

Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is a low-viscosity linear carbonate used to reduce the viscosity of EC-containing lithium-ion electrolytes and improve ionic transport and wetting..

Category
Solvent
Abbreviation
DMC
CAS Number
616-38-6
Availability
RFQ

Typical Specification

  • Water: < 100 ppm
  • Grade: Battery material grade
  • Physical: Colorless transparent liquid.
  • Formula: C3H6O3

Technical Selection Guide

Why is Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) used in battery electrolytes?

Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is a low-viscosity linear carbonate used to reduce the viscosity of EC-containing lithium-ion electrolytes and improve ionic transport and wetting.

Why developers evaluate it

  • Relevant to graphite-based lithium-ion carbonate electrolytes
  • Provides a distinct viscosity, polarity, or coordination profile
  • Useful in controlled solvent-blend comparisons

Development considerations

  • Evaluate volatility, gas, and low-temperature phase behavior
  • Measure conductivity and viscosity in the final salt concentration
  • Validate formation, gas, storage, and temperature behavior in cells

How to compare it

A solvent should not be selected from boiling point or dielectric constant alone. Compare matched formulations for salt solubility, ionic conductivity, viscosity, electrode wetting, first-cycle efficiency, EIS, gas, and retention over the intended temperature range.

Technical Profile

Battery Solvent Applications

Dimethyl carbonate (C3H6O3) is a battery solvent for electrolyte blending, low-moisture formulation work, and compatibility screening. It can be evaluated in lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and specialty electrolyte systems where solvent ratio, viscosity, wetting, and electrochemical stability affect performance.

  • Low-moisture electrolyte solvent blending
  • Carbonate, ether, nitrile, or fluorinated solvent-system development
  • Lithium-ion and sodium-ion electrolyte formulation studies
  • Custom electrolyte baselines and application-specific screening

Product FAQ

Common Questions

What is Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) used for?

Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is used or screened for battery electrolyte solvent blending and custom electrolyte formulation. Winigen Materials can support RFQ-based supply and related electrolyte or battery materials development discussions.

What is the CAS number for Dimethyl carbonate (DMC)?

The CAS number shown for Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is 616-38-6.

What specifications are shown for Dimethyl carbonate (DMC)?

The target specifications currently shown are Water: < 100 ppm; Grade: Battery material grade; Physical: Colorless transparent liquid.. Final specifications, documentation, and available quantity can be confirmed during RFQ.

Can I request a quote for Dimethyl carbonate (DMC)?

Yes. Use the request quote button on this page to pre-fill the product interest, category, and target specifications for Dimethyl carbonate (DMC).