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Diethyl Carbonate (DEC)

Lixing supplies Diethyl Carbonate (DEC) in electronic and industrial grades for electrolyte and industrial applications. Check purity, water limits and suitability for your use.

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DECC5H10O3
COOOCCCCC₅H₁₀O₃

Diethyl Carbonate

CAS
105-58-8
Molecular weight
118.13
Molecular formula
C5H10O3
English name
Diethyl carbonate
DEC · Specifications
ParameterElectronic gradeIndustrial grade
Purity, ≥99.99%99.97%
Water, ≤ (ppm)30100
Appearance
Colorless liquid with a slightly irritating odor
Density
0.975±0.005 g/cm3
Boiling point
125.8℃
Melting point
-43℃

Chinese aliases: 碳酸乙酯;碳酸二乙酯(DEC)

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Applications

DEC can serve as a solvent component in lithium-battery and capacitor electrolytes and as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose ethers, synthetic resins and natural resins. In organic synthesis, it can be used as a carbonylating reagent to synthesize ketones, tertiary alcohols and heterocyclic compounds.

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Supply availability

In stock / custom orders

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  1. 01Tank truck
  2. 02IBC containers
  3. 03baked-enamel steel drums
  4. 04galvanized steel drums

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Technical documents

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Frequently asked questions

Which grades of DEC do you supply?

We supply DEC in electronic and industrial grades.

What are the purity and water limits for DEC?

Electronic grade: Purity ≥ 99.99%, Water ≤ 30ppm; Industrial grade: Purity ≥ 99.97%, Water ≤ 100ppm

What is DEC used for?

DEC can serve as a solvent component in lithium-battery and capacitor electrolytes and as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose ethers, synthetic resins and natural resins. In organic synthesis, it can be used as a carbonylating reagent to synthesize ketones, tertiary alcohols and heterocyclic compounds.

What are the appearance and key physical properties of DEC?

Appearance: Colorless liquid with a slightly irritating odor; Density: 0.975±0.005 g/cm3; Boiling point: 125.8℃; Melting point: -43℃

How is DEC packaged and supplied?

Tank truck; IBC containers; baked-enamel steel drums; galvanized steel drums; In stock / custom orders

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