Ethylene carbonate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Solvent for many polymers and resins, plasticisers, rubbers and textiles.Ethylene carbonate is used as a polar solvent and a high permittivity component of electrolytes in lithium batteries. It finds application in surface coatings, dyes, fibers and plastics. It is also used as a plasticizer and as a precursor to vinylene carbonate. Further, it is used in the preparation of dimethyl carbonate, which acts as a useful solvent and a mild methylating agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Solvent for many polymers and resins, plasticisers, rubbers and textiles.Ethylene carbonate is used as a polar solvent and a high permittivity component of electrolytes in lithium batteries. It finds application in surface coatings, dyes, fibers and plastics. It is also used as a plasticizer and as a precursor to vinylene carbonate. Further, it is used in the preparation of dimethyl carbonate, which acts as a useful solvent and a mild methylating agent.

Solubility
Miscible (40%) with water, alcohol ethyl acetate, benzene and chloroform. Soluble in ether, n-Butanol, and carbon tetrachloride.Soluble in water, n-butanol, ethyl acetate, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ether and chloroform. Insoluble in gasoline and turpentine oil.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases and reducing agents. Store in a cool place.