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Ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC)

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Ethyl methyl carbonate

Ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) is an asymmetric linear carbonate used to lower viscosity and broaden the liquid range of EC-based electrolytes.

Category
Solvent
Abbreviation
EMC
CAS Number
623-53-0
Availability
RFQ

Typical Specification

  • Water: < 100 ppm
  • Grade: Battery material grade
  • Physical: Colorless transparent liquid.
  • Formula: C4H8O3

Technical Selection Guide

Why is Ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) used in battery electrolytes?

Ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) is an asymmetric linear carbonate used to lower viscosity and broaden the liquid range of EC-based electrolytes. It is common in high-energy lithium-ion and wide-temperature formulation work.

Why developers evaluate it

  • Relevant to wide-temperature carbonate blends
  • Provides a distinct viscosity, polarity, or coordination profile
  • Useful in controlled solvent-blend comparisons

Development considerations

  • Optimize volatility, salt concentration, and formation additives
  • 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

Ethyl methyl carbonate (C4H8O3) 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 Ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) used for?

Ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) 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 Ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC)?

The CAS number shown for Ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) is 623-53-0.

What specifications are shown for Ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC)?

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 Ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC)?

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