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Propylene carbonate (PC)

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Propylene carbonate

Propylene carbonate (PC) is a high-dielectric, low-melting cyclic carbonate used in sodium-ion, lithium-titanate, supercapacitor, and low-temperature electrolyte research.

Category
Solvent
Abbreviation
PC
CAS Number
108-32-7
Availability
RFQ

Typical Specification

  • Water: < 100 ppm
  • Grade: Battery material grade
  • Physical: Colorless transparent liquid.
  • Formula: C4H6O3

Technical Selection Guide

Why is Propylene carbonate (PC) used in battery electrolytes?

Propylene carbonate (PC) is a high-dielectric, low-melting cyclic carbonate used in sodium-ion, lithium-titanate, supercapacitor, and low-temperature electrolyte research. It dissolves many salts well but is not intrinsically compatible with every graphite anode.

Why developers evaluate it

  • Relevant to sodium-ion and low-temperature carbonate systems
  • Provides a distinct viscosity, polarity, or coordination profile
  • Useful in controlled solvent-blend comparisons

Development considerations

  • Validate graphite compatibility and interphase formation
  • 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

Propylene carbonate (C4H6O3) 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 Propylene carbonate (PC) used for?

Propylene carbonate (PC) 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 Propylene carbonate (PC)?

The CAS number shown for Propylene carbonate (PC) is 108-32-7.

What specifications are shown for Propylene carbonate (PC)?

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 Propylene carbonate (PC)?

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