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Propylene carbonate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Propylene carbonate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | PC;Propylene carbonate;4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one |
| Chinese name | 碳酸丙烯酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | PC;1,2-丙二醇碳酸酯;4-甲基-1,3-二氧戊环-2-酮 |
| Chemical category | Solvents |
| CAS No. | 108-32-7 |
| EINECS No. | 203-572-1 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O3 |
| Molecular weight | 102.09 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.05%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; residue on ignition ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
Colorless liquid, highly polar aprotic solvent, miscible with water and most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Lithium battery electrolyte solvent, gas purification, chemical synthesis, plasticizer