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Ethylene carbonate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Ethylene carbonate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | EC;Ethylene carbonate;1,3-Dioxolan-2-one |
| Chinese name | 碳酸乙烯酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | EC;碳酸亚乙酯;1,3-二氧戊环-2-酮 |
| Chemical category | Solvents |
| CAS No. | 96-49-1 |
| EINECS No. | 202-510-9 |
| Molecular formula | C3H4O3 |
| Molecular weight | 88.06 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; water ≤0.01%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; chloride ≤0.001%
Performance characteristics
Colorless crystalline solid or liquid (above 37°C), highly polar aprotic solvent
Application scenarios
Lithium battery electrolyte solvent, organic synthesis, plasticizer, gas separation