Ethylene carbonate
Catalog Number
ACM96491
CAS
96-49-1
IUPAC Name
1,3-dioxolan-2-one
Synonyms
ETHYLENE CARBONATE FOR SYNTHESIS;GLYCOL CARBONATE;ETHYLENCARBONAT;1,3-Dioxolan-2-one;ETHYLENE CARBONATE/1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-ONE
Molecular Weight
88.06
Molecular Formula
C3H4O3
Product Information
Description
Ethylene carbonate is the organic compound with the formula (CH₂O)2CO. It is classified as the carbonate ester of ethylene glycol and carbonic acid. At room temperature (25°C) ethylene carbonate is a transparent crystalline solid, practically odorless and colorless, and somewhat soluble in water. In the liquid state (m.p.34-37°C) it is a colorless odorless liquid.
Canonical SMILES
C1COC(=O)O1
InChI
1S/C3H4O3/c4-3-5-1-2-6-3/h1-2H2
InChI Key
KMTRUDSVKNLOMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
244℃
Melting Point
34-37ºC
Flash Point
150ºC
Purity
>99.0%(GC)
Density
1.321
Solubility
11.36 M;Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and benzene;Miscible (40%) with water, alcohol, ethyl acetate, benzene, and chloroform; soluble in ether, n-butanol, and carbon tetrachloride.;Insoluble in gasoline and turpentine oil.
Appearance
Colourless crystals
Storage
Store under inert gas
Complexity
60.4
Condition to avoid
Moisture Sensitive
Exact Mass
88.016044g/mol
Hazard Statements
H315 : Causes skin irritation.H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.
Heavy Atom Count
6
MDL Number
MFCD00005382
Monoisotopic Mass
88.016044g/mol
Odor
Odorless
Precautionary Statements
P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Reaxys Registry Number
106249
Refractive Index
1.4148 (50ºC)
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Signal Word
Warning
Solubility In Water
almost transparency
Specific Gravity
1.21
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