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Vinylene carbonate (VC)

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Vinylene carbonate

Vinylene carbonate (VC) is a classic SEI-forming additive for graphite and high-voltage lithium-ion electrolytes.

Category
Additive
Abbreviation
VC
CAS Number
872-36-6
Availability
RFQ

Typical Specification

  • Grade: Battery material grade
  • Physical: Colorless transparent liquid at room temperature; crystalline at lower temperature.
  • Formula: C3H2O3

Technical Selection Guide

Why is Vinylene carbonate (VC) evaluated as an electrolyte additive?

Vinylene carbonate (VC) is a classic SEI-forming additive for graphite and high-voltage lithium-ion electrolytes. It polymerizes or decomposes preferentially during formation and is commonly used as a baseline additive in screening matrices.

Why developers evaluate it

  • Relevant to graphite SEI and storage-stability studies
  • Supports mechanism-based single-additive and package screening
  • Can be compared through formation, EIS, gas, and retention

Development considerations

  • Balance formation benefits against gas and resistance at excessive loading
  • Additive interactions may differ from single-component results
  • Benefits must be confirmed at realistic voltage, loading, and temperature

How to compare it

Use a structured matrix with an additive-free baseline, several concentrations, and the intended multi-additive package. Track first-cycle efficiency, impedance, gas or swelling, rate capability, high-temperature storage, and cycle retention rather than judging the additive from one metric.

Technical Profile

Electrolyte Additive Applications

Vinylene carbonate (C3H2O3) is an electrolyte additive candidate for formulation optimization, interphase control, and performance screening. It can support additive-package development for lithium-ion, sodium-ion, high-voltage, high-rate, or low-temperature electrolyte systems.

  • Electrolyte additive screening and formulation optimization
  • SEI/CEI interphase, gas, impedance, or stability studies
  • High-voltage, fast-charge, or low-temperature electrolyte development
  • Custom additive-package evaluation with salts and solvents

Product FAQ

Common Questions

What is Vinylene carbonate (VC) used for?

Vinylene carbonate (VC) is used or screened for electrolyte additive screening, interphase optimization, and custom formulation development. Winigen Materials can support RFQ-based supply and related electrolyte or battery materials development discussions.

What is the CAS number for Vinylene carbonate (VC)?

The CAS number shown for Vinylene carbonate (VC) is 872-36-6.

What specifications are shown for Vinylene carbonate (VC)?

The target specifications currently shown are Grade: Battery material grade; Physical: Colorless transparent liquid at room temperature; crystalline at lower temperature.. Final specifications, documentation, and available quantity can be confirmed during RFQ.

Can I request a quote for Vinylene carbonate (VC)?

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